Finding the Third Proportional to 7,776 and 10,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,776 and 10,368 is: 13,824
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,776 : 10,368 = 10,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,776/10,368 = 10,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,776x = 10,368 × 10,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,776x = 107,495,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,495,424/7,776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 13,824
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