Finding the Third Proportional to 7,328 and 10,218
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,328 and 10,218 is: 14,247.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,328 : 10,218 = 10,218 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,328/10,218 = 10,218/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,328x = 10,218 × 10,218 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,328x = 104,407,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,407,524/7,328 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 14,247.75
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