Finding the Third Proportional to 7,365 and 10,902
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,365 and 10,902 is: 16,137.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,365 : 10,902 = 10,902 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,365/10,902 = 10,902/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,365x = 10,902 × 10,902 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,365x = 118,853,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 118,853,604/7,365 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,137.62
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