Finding the Third Proportional to 7,001 and 14,560
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,001 and 14,560 is: 30,280.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,001 : 14,560 = 14,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,001/14,560 = 14,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,001x = 14,560 × 14,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,001x = 211,993,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 211,993,600/7,001 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 30,280.47
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