Finding the Third Proportional to 7,321 and 17,695
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,321 and 17,695 is: 42,769.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,321 : 17,695 = 17,695 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,321/17,695 = 17,695/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,321x = 17,695 × 17,695 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,321x = 313,113,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 313,113,025/7,321 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 42,769.16
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