Finding the Third Proportional to 3,315 and 7,275
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,315 and 7,275 is: 15,965.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,315 : 7,275 = 7,275 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,315/7,275 = 7,275/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,315x = 7,275 × 7,275 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,315x = 52,925,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 52,925,625/3,315 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,965.50
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