Finding the Third Proportional to 7,326 and 16,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,326 and 16,104 is: 35,399.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,326 : 16,104 = 16,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,326/16,104 = 16,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,326x = 16,104 × 16,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,326x = 259,338,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 259,338,816/7,326 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35,399.78
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