Finding the Third Proportional to 7,104 and 15,492
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,104 and 15,492 is: 33,784.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,104 : 15,492 = 15,492 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,104/15,492 = 15,492/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,104x = 15,492 × 15,492 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,104x = 240,002,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 240,002,064/7,104 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 33,784.07
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