Finding the Third Proportional to 3,482 and 7,253
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,482 and 7,253 is: 15,107.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,482 : 7,253 = 7,253 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,482/7,253 = 7,253/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,482x = 7,253 × 7,253 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,482x = 52,606,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 52,606,009/3,482 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,107.99
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