Finding the Third Proportional to 2,672 and 7,184
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,672 and 7,184 is: 19,315.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,672 : 7,184 = 7,184 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,672/7,184 = 7,184/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,672x = 7,184 × 7,184 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,672x = 51,609,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,609,856/2,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,315.07
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