Finding the Third Proportional to 3,232 and 7,080
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,232 and 7,080 is: 15,509.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,232 : 7,080 = 7,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,232/7,080 = 7,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,232x = 7,080 × 7,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,232x = 50,126,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,126,400/3,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,509.41
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