Finding the Third Proportional to 3,252 and 7,127
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,252 and 7,127 is: 15,619.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,252 : 7,127 = 7,127 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,252/7,127 = 7,127/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,252x = 7,127 × 7,127 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,252x = 50,794,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,794,129/3,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,619.35
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