Finding the Third Proportional to 7,324 and 11,350
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,324 and 11,350 is: 17,589.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,324 : 11,350 = 11,350 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,324/11,350 = 11,350/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,324x = 11,350 × 11,350 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,324x = 128,822,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,822,500/7,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 17,589.09
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