Finding the Third Proportional to 7,606 and 11,734
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,606 and 11,734 is: 18,102.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,606 : 11,734 = 11,734 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,606/11,734 = 11,734/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,606x = 11,734 × 11,734 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,606x = 137,686,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,686,756/7,606 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 18,102.39
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