Finding the Third Proportional to 7,503 and 11,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,503 and 11,192 is: 16,694.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,503 : 11,192 = 11,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,503/11,192 = 11,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,503x = 11,192 × 11,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,503x = 125,260,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,260,864/7,503 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,694.77
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