Finding the Third Proportional to 3,484 and 7,355
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,484 and 7,355 is: 15,526.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,484 : 7,355 = 7,355 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,484/7,355 = 7,355/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,484x = 7,355 × 7,355 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,484x = 54,096,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,096,025/3,484 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,526.99
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