Finding the Third Proportional to 7,800 and 10,119
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,800 and 10,119 is: 13,127.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,800 : 10,119 = 10,119 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,800/10,119 = 10,119/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,800x = 10,119 × 10,119 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,800x = 102,394,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,394,161/7,800 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 13,127.46
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