Finding the Third Proportional to 7,634 and 11,475
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,634 and 11,475 is: 17,248.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,634 : 11,475 = 11,475 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,634/11,475 = 11,475/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,634x = 11,475 × 11,475 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,634x = 131,675,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 131,675,625/7,634 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 17,248.58
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