Finding the Third Proportional to 7,236 and 15,768
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,236 and 15,768 is: 34,360.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,236 : 15,768 = 15,768 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,236/15,768 = 15,768/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,236x = 15,768 × 15,768 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,236x = 248,629,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 248,629,824/7,236 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,360.12
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