Finding the Third Proportional to 7,304 and 11,138
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,304 and 11,138 is: 16,984.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,304 : 11,138 = 11,138 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,304/11,138 = 11,138/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,304x = 11,138 × 11,138 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,304x = 124,055,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,055,044/7,304 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,984.54
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