Finding the Third Proportional to 7,330 and 11,277
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,330 and 11,277 is: 17,349.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,330 : 11,277 = 11,277 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,330/11,277 = 11,277/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,330x = 11,277 × 11,277 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,330x = 127,170,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,170,729/7,330 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 17,349.35
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