Finding the Third Proportional to 7,070 and 15,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,070 and 15,044 is: 32,011.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,070 : 15,044 = 15,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,070/15,044 = 15,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,070x = 15,044 × 15,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,070x = 226,321,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 226,321,936/7,070 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 32,011.59
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