Finding the Third Proportional to 7,298 and 15,742
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,298 and 15,742 is: 33,955.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,298 : 15,742 = 15,742 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,298/15,742 = 15,742/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,298x = 15,742 × 15,742 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,298x = 247,810,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 247,810,564/7,298 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 33,955.96
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