Finding the Third Proportional to 7,283 and 15,799
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,283 and 15,799 is: 34,272.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,283 : 15,799 = 15,799 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,283/15,799 = 15,799/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,283x = 15,799 × 15,799 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,283x = 249,608,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 249,608,401/7,283 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,272.74
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