Finding the Third Proportional to 3,248 and 7,144
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,248 and 7,144 is: 15,713.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,248 : 7,144 = 7,144 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,248/7,144 = 7,144/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,248x = 7,144 × 7,144 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,248x = 51,036,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,036,736/3,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,713.28
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