Finding the Third Proportional to 3,445 and 7,456
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,445 and 7,456 is: 16,136.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,445 : 7,456 = 7,456 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,445/7,456 = 7,456/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,445x = 7,456 × 7,456 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,445x = 55,591,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,591,936/3,445 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,136.99
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