Finding the Third Proportional to 7,360 and 15,583
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,360 and 15,583 is: 32,993.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,360 : 15,583 = 15,583 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,360/15,583 = 15,583/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,360x = 15,583 × 15,583 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,360x = 242,829,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 242,829,889/7,360 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 32,993.19
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