Finding the Third Proportional to 7,466 and 10,550
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,466 and 10,550 is: 14,907.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,466 : 10,550 = 10,550 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,466/10,550 = 10,550/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,466x = 10,550 × 10,550 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,466x = 111,302,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 111,302,500/7,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 14,907.92
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