Finding the Third Proportional to 3,357 and 7,338
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,357 and 7,338 is: 16,039.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,357 : 7,338 = 7,338 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,357/7,338 = 7,338/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,357x = 7,338 × 7,338 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,357x = 53,846,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,846,244/3,357 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,039.99
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