Finding the Third Proportional to 7,106 and 15,506
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,106 and 15,506 is: 33,835.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,106 : 15,506 = 15,506 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,106/15,506 = 15,506/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,106x = 15,506 × 15,506 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,106x = 240,436,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 240,436,036/7,106 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 33,835.64
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