Finding the Third Proportional to 7,228 and 15,690
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,228 and 15,690 is: 34,058.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,228 : 15,690 = 15,690 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,228/15,690 = 15,690/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,228x = 15,690 × 15,690 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,228x = 246,176,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 246,176,100/7,228 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,058.67
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