Finding the Third Proportional to 7,092 and 15,425
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,092 and 15,425 is: 33,549.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,092 : 15,425 = 15,425 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,092/15,425 = 15,425/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,092x = 15,425 × 15,425 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,092x = 237,930,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 237,930,625/7,092 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 33,549.16
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