Finding the Third Proportional to 7,788 and 11,971.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,788 and 11,971.50 is: 18,402.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,788 : 11,971.50 = 11,971.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,788/11,971.50 = 11,971.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,788x = 11,971.50 × 11,971.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,788x = 143,316,812.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 143,316,812.25/7,788 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 18,402.26
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