Finding the Third Proportional to 7,112 and 14,576
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,112 and 14,576 is: 29,873.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,112 : 14,576 = 14,576 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,112/14,576 = 14,576/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,112x = 14,576 × 14,576 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,112x = 212,459,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 212,459,776/7,112 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,873.42
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