Finding the Third Proportional to 7,130 and 16,900
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,130 and 16,900 is: 40,057.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,130 : 16,900 = 16,900 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,130/16,900 = 16,900/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,130x = 16,900 × 16,900 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,130x = 285,610,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 285,610,000/7,130 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 40,057.50
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