Finding the Third Proportional to 7,163 and 14,527
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,163 and 14,527 is: 29,461.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,163 : 14,527 = 14,527 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,163/14,527 = 14,527/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,163x = 14,527 × 14,527 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,163x = 211,033,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 211,033,729/7,163 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,461.64
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