Finding the Third Proportional to 7,377 and 11,037
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,377 and 11,037 is: 16,512.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,377 : 11,037 = 11,037 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,377/11,037 = 11,037/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,377x = 11,037 × 11,037 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,377x = 121,815,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,815,369/7,377 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,512.86
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