Finding the Third Proportional to 7,216 and 15,509
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,216 and 15,509 is: 33,332.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,216 : 15,509 = 15,509 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,216/15,509 = 15,509/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,216x = 15,509 × 15,509 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,216x = 240,529,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 240,529,081/7,216 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 33,332.74
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