Finding the Third Proportional to 7,323 and 10,069
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,323 and 10,069 is: 13,844.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,323 : 10,069 = 10,069 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,323/10,069 = 10,069/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,323x = 10,069 × 10,069 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,323x = 101,384,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 101,384,761/7,323 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 13,844.70
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