Finding the Third Proportional to 3,250 and 7,148
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,250 and 7,148 is: 15,721.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,250 : 7,148 = 7,148 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,250/7,148 = 7,148/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,250x = 7,148 × 7,148 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,250x = 51,093,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,093,904/3,250 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,721.20
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