Finding the Third Proportional to 7,934 and 11,655
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,934 and 11,655 is: 17,121.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,934 : 11,655 = 11,655 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,934/11,655 = 11,655/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,934x = 11,655 × 11,655 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,934x = 135,839,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,839,025/7,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 17,121.13
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