Finding the Third Proportional to 3,438 and 7,452
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,438 and 7,452 is: 16,152.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,438 : 7,452 = 7,452 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,438/7,452 = 7,452/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,438x = 7,452 × 7,452 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,438x = 55,532,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,532,304/3,438 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,152.50
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