Finding the Third Proportional to 7,958 and 10,924
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,958 and 10,924 is: 14,995.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,958 : 10,924 = 10,924 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,958/10,924 = 10,924/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,958x = 10,924 × 10,924 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,958x = 119,333,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 119,333,776/7,958 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 14,995.45
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