Finding the Third Proportional to 7,056 and 15,408
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,056 and 15,408 is: 33,646.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,056 : 15,408 = 15,408 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,056/15,408 = 15,408/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,056x = 15,408 × 15,408 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,056x = 237,406,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 237,406,464/7,056 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 33,646.04
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