Finding the Third Proportional to 7,466 and 11,095
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,466 and 11,095 is: 16,487.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,466 : 11,095 = 11,095 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,466/11,095 = 11,095/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,466x = 11,095 × 11,095 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,466x = 123,099,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,099,025/7,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,487.95
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