Finding the Third Proportional to 3,213 and 7,465
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,213 and 7,465 is: 17,343.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,213 : 7,465 = 7,465 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,213/7,465 = 7,465/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,213x = 7,465 × 7,465 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,213x = 55,726,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,726,225/3,213 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 17,343.99
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