Finding the Third Proportional to 3,338 and 7,180
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,338 and 7,180 is: 15,444.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,338 : 7,180 = 7,180 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,338/7,180 = 7,180/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,338x = 7,180 × 7,180 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,338x = 51,552,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,552,400/3,338 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,444.10
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