Finding the Third Proportional to 7,710 and 10,467
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,710 and 10,467 is: 14,209.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,710 : 10,467 = 10,467 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,710/10,467 = 10,467/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,710x = 10,467 × 10,467 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,710x = 109,558,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,558,089/7,710 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 14,209.87
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