Finding the Third Proportional to 3,364 and 7,190
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,364 and 7,190 is: 15,367.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,364 : 7,190 = 7,190 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,364/7,190 = 7,190/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,364x = 7,190 × 7,190 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,364x = 51,696,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,696,100/3,364 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,367.45
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