Finding the Third Proportional to 7,190 and 15,514
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,190 and 15,514 is: 33,474.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,190 : 15,514 = 15,514 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,190/15,514 = 15,514/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,190x = 15,514 × 15,514 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,190x = 240,684,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 240,684,196/7,190 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 33,474.85
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