Finding the Third Proportional to 7,186 and 14,372
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,186 and 14,372 is: 28,744
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,186 : 14,372 = 14,372 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,186/14,372 = 14,372/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,186x = 14,372 × 14,372 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,186x = 206,554,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 206,554,384/7,186 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,744
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