Finding the Third Proportional to 7,250 and 15,796
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,250 and 15,796 is: 34,415.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,250 : 15,796 = 15,796 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,250/15,796 = 15,796/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,250x = 15,796 × 15,796 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,250x = 249,513,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 249,513,616/7,250 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,415.67
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