Finding the Third Proportional to 7,263 and 15,678
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,263 and 15,678 is: 33,842.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,263 : 15,678 = 15,678 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,263/15,678 = 15,678/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,263x = 15,678 × 15,678 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,263x = 245,799,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 245,799,684/7,263 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 33,842.72
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