Finding the Third Proportional to 7,317 and 11,347
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,317 and 11,347 is: 17,596.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,317 : 11,347 = 11,347 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,317/11,347 = 11,347/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,317x = 11,347 × 11,347 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,317x = 128,754,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,754,409/7,317 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 17,596.61
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