Finding the Third Proportional to 7,082 and 15,406
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,082 and 15,406 is: 33,513.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,082 : 15,406 = 15,406 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,082/15,406 = 15,406/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,082x = 15,406 × 15,406 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,082x = 237,344,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 237,344,836/7,082 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 33,513.81
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