Finding the Third Proportional to 7,169 and 15,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,169 and 15,752 is: 34,610.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,169 : 15,752 = 15,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,169/15,752 = 15,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,169x = 15,752 × 15,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,169x = 248,125,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 248,125,504/7,169 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,610.89
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