Finding the Third Proportional to 7,344 and 11,016
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,344 and 11,016 is: 16,524
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,344 : 11,016 = 11,016 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,344/11,016 = 11,016/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,344x = 11,016 × 11,016 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,344x = 121,352,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,352,256/7,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,524
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