Finding the Third Proportional to 3,445.50 and 7,353
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,445.50 and 7,353 is: 15,691.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,445.50 : 7,353 = 7,353 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,445.50/7,353 = 7,353/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,445.50x = 7,353 × 7,353 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,445.50x = 54,066,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,066,609/3,445.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,691.95
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