Finding the Third Proportional to 7,372 and 11,415
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,372 and 11,415 is: 17,675.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,372 : 11,415 = 11,415 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,372/11,415 = 11,415/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,372x = 11,415 × 11,415 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,372x = 130,302,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 130,302,225/7,372 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 17,675.29
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