Finding the Third Proportional to 7,390 and 10,303
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,390 and 10,303 is: 14,364.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,390 : 10,303 = 10,303 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,390/10,303 = 10,303/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,390x = 10,303 × 10,303 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,390x = 106,151,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,151,809/7,390 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 14,364.25
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