Finding the Third Proportional to 7,925 and 11,080
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,925 and 11,080 is: 15,491.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,925 : 11,080 = 11,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,925/11,080 = 11,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,925x = 11,080 × 11,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,925x = 122,766,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,766,400/7,925 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,491.03
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