Finding the Third Proportional to 7,032 and 10,592
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,032 and 10,592 is: 15,954.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,032 : 10,592 = 10,592 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,032/10,592 = 10,592/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,032x = 10,592 × 10,592 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,032x = 112,190,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,190,464/7,032 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,954.28
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