Finding the Third Proportional to 7,076 and 14,506
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,076 and 14,506 is: 29,737.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,076 : 14,506 = 14,506 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,076/14,506 = 14,506/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,076x = 14,506 × 14,506 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,076x = 210,424,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 210,424,036/7,076 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,737.71
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