Finding the Third Proportional to 7,056 and 8,316
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,056 and 8,316 is: 9,801
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,056 : 8,316 = 8,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,056/8,316 = 8,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,056x = 8,316 × 8,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,056x = 69,155,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69,155,856/7,056 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,801
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