Finding the Third Proportional to 7,344 and 15,984
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,344 and 15,984 is: 34,788.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,344 : 15,984 = 15,984 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,344/15,984 = 15,984/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,344x = 15,984 × 15,984 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,344x = 255,488,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 255,488,256/7,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,788.71
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