Finding the Third Proportional to 7,364 and 11,262
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,364 and 11,262 is: 17,223.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,364 : 11,262 = 11,262 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,364/11,262 = 11,262/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,364x = 11,262 × 11,262 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,364x = 126,832,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,832,644/7,364 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 17,223.34
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