Finding the Third Proportional to 7,055 and 15,494
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,055 and 15,494 is: 34,027.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,055 : 15,494 = 15,494 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,055/15,494 = 15,494/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,055x = 15,494 × 15,494 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,055x = 240,064,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 240,064,036/7,055 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,027.50
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