Finding the Third Proportional to 3,480 and 7,536
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,480 and 7,536 is: 16,319.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,480 : 7,536 = 7,536 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,480/7,536 = 7,536/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,480x = 7,536 × 7,536 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,480x = 56,791,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,791,296/3,480 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,319.34
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