Finding the Third Proportional to 7,339 and 15,866
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,339 and 15,866 is: 34,300.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,339 : 15,866 = 15,866 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,339/15,866 = 15,866/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,339x = 15,866 × 15,866 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,339x = 251,729,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 251,729,956/7,339 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,300.31
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