Finding the Third Proportional to 7,638 and 8,790
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,638 and 8,790 is: 10,115.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,638 : 8,790 = 8,790 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,638/8,790 = 8,790/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,638x = 8,790 × 8,790 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,638x = 77,264,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 77,264,100/7,638 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,115.75
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