Finding the Third Proportional to 7,904 and 11,876
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,904 and 11,876 is: 17,844.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,904 : 11,876 = 11,876 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,904/11,876 = 11,876/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,904x = 11,876 × 11,876 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,904x = 141,039,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,039,376/7,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 17,844.05
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