Finding the Third Proportional to 3,504 and 7,584
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,504 and 7,584 is: 16,414.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,504 : 7,584 = 7,584 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,504/7,584 = 7,584/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,504x = 7,584 × 7,584 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,504x = 57,517,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,517,056/3,504 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,414.68
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