Finding the Third Proportional to 7,032 and 15,107
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,032 and 15,107 is: 32,454.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,032 : 15,107 = 15,107 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,032/15,107 = 15,107/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,032x = 15,107 × 15,107 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,032x = 228,221,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 228,221,449/7,032 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 32,454.70
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