Finding the Third Proportional to 7,388 and 10,937
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,388 and 10,937 is: 16,190.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,388 : 10,937 = 10,937 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,388/10,937 = 10,937/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,388x = 10,937 × 10,937 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,388x = 119,617,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 119,617,969/7,388 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,190.85
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