Finding the Third Proportional to 7,280 and 15,878
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,280 and 15,878 is: 34,630.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,280 : 15,878 = 15,878 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,280/15,878 = 15,878/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,280x = 15,878 × 15,878 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,280x = 252,110,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 252,110,884/7,280 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,630.62
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