Finding the Third Proportional to 7,122 and 15,276
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,122 and 15,276 is: 32,765.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,122 : 15,276 = 15,276 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,122/15,276 = 15,276/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,122x = 15,276 × 15,276 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,122x = 233,356,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 233,356,176/7,122 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 32,765.54
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