Finding the Third Proportional to 7,976 and 11,910
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,976 and 11,910 is: 17,784.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,976 : 11,910 = 11,910 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,976/11,910 = 11,910/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,976x = 11,910 × 11,910 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,976x = 141,848,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,848,100/7,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 17,784.37
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