Finding the Third Proportional to 7,152 and 17,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,152 and 17,192 is: 41,326.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,152 : 17,192 = 17,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,152/17,192 = 17,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,152x = 17,192 × 17,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,152x = 295,564,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 295,564,864/7,152 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 41,326.18
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