Finding the Third Proportional to 7,231 and 15,722
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,231 and 15,722 is: 34,183.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,231 : 15,722 = 15,722 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,231/15,722 = 15,722/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,231x = 15,722 × 15,722 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,231x = 247,181,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 247,181,284/7,231 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,183.55
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