Finding the Third Proportional to 7,309 and 11,588
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,309 and 11,588 is: 18,372.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,309 : 11,588 = 11,588 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,309/11,588 = 11,588/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,309x = 11,588 × 11,588 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,309x = 134,281,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,281,744/7,309 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 18,372.11
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