Finding the Third Proportional to 7,167 and 15,306
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,167 and 15,306 is: 32,687.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,167 : 15,306 = 15,306 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,167/15,306 = 15,306/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,167x = 15,306 × 15,306 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,167x = 234,273,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 234,273,636/7,167 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 32,687.82
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