Finding the Third Proportional to 7,588 and 10,934
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,588 and 10,934 is: 15,755.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,588 : 10,934 = 10,934 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,588/10,934 = 10,934/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,588x = 10,934 × 10,934 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,588x = 119,552,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 119,552,356/7,588 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,755.45
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