Finding the Third Proportional to 7,306 and 11,141
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,306 and 11,141 is: 16,989.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,306 : 11,141 = 11,141 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,306/11,141 = 11,141/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,306x = 11,141 × 11,141 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,306x = 124,121,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,121,881/7,306 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,989.03
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