Finding the Third Proportional to 7,020 and 15,454
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,020 and 15,454 is: 34,020.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,020 : 15,454 = 15,454 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,020/15,454 = 15,454/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,020x = 15,454 × 15,454 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,020x = 238,826,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 238,826,116/7,020 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,020.81
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