Finding the Third Proportional to 7,272 and 10,908
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,272 and 10,908 is: 16,362
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,272 : 10,908 = 10,908 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,272/10,908 = 10,908/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,272x = 10,908 × 10,908 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,272x = 118,984,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 118,984,464/7,272 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,362
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