Finding the Third Proportional to 3,267 and 7,029
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,267 and 7,029 is: 15,123
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,267 : 7,029 = 7,029 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,267/7,029 = 7,029/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,267x = 7,029 × 7,029 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,267x = 49,406,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,406,841/3,267 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,123
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