Finding the Third Proportional to 7,551 and 11,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,551 and 11,104 is: 16,328.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,551 : 11,104 = 11,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,551/11,104 = 11,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,551x = 11,104 × 11,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,551x = 123,298,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,298,816/7,551 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,328.81
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