Finding the Third Proportional to 7,323 and 15,972
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,323 and 15,972 is: 34,836.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,323 : 15,972 = 15,972 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,323/15,972 = 15,972/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,323x = 15,972 × 15,972 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,323x = 255,104,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 255,104,784/7,323 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,836.10
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