Finding the Third Proportional to 7,908 and 11,125.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,908 and 11,125.50 is: 15,652.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,908 : 11,125.50 = 11,125.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,908/11,125.50 = 11,125.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,908x = 11,125.50 × 11,125.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,908x = 123,776,750.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,776,750.25/7,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,652.09
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