Finding the Third Proportional to 7,281 and 17,114
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,281 and 17,114 is: 40,226.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,281 : 17,114 = 17,114 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,281/17,114 = 17,114/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,281x = 17,114 × 17,114 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,281x = 292,888,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 292,888,996/7,281 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 40,226.48
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