Finding the Third Proportional to 7,836 and 12,141
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,836 and 12,141 is: 18,811.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,836 : 12,141 = 12,141 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,836/12,141 = 12,141/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,836x = 12,141 × 12,141 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,836x = 147,403,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 147,403,881/7,836 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 18,811.11
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