Finding the Third Proportional to 7,343 and 16,144
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,343 and 16,144 is: 35,493.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,343 : 16,144 = 16,144 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,343/16,144 = 16,144/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,343x = 16,144 × 16,144 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,343x = 260,628,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 260,628,736/7,343 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35,493.50
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