Finding the Third Proportional to 7,000 and 16,240
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,000 and 16,240 is: 37,676.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,000 : 16,240 = 16,240 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,000/16,240 = 16,240/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,000x = 16,240 × 16,240 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,000x = 263,737,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 263,737,600/7,000 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 37,676.80
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