Finding the Third Proportional to 7,126 and 15,546
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,126 and 15,546 is: 33,914.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,126 : 15,546 = 15,546 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,126/15,546 = 15,546/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,126x = 15,546 × 15,546 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,126x = 241,678,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 241,678,116/7,126 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 33,914.98
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