Finding the Third Proportional to 7,358 and 12,990
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,358 and 12,990 is: 22,932.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,358 : 12,990 = 12,990 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,358/12,990 = 12,990/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,358x = 12,990 × 12,990 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,358x = 168,740,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 168,740,100/7,358 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,932.88
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