Finding the Third Proportional to 7,358 and 11,073
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,358 and 11,073 is: 16,663.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,358 : 11,073 = 11,073 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,358/11,073 = 11,073/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,358x = 11,073 × 11,073 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,358x = 122,611,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,611,329/7,358 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,663.68
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