Finding the Third Proportional to 7,364 and 15,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,364 and 15,348 is: 31,988.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,364 : 15,348 = 15,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,364/15,348 = 15,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,364x = 15,348 × 15,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,364x = 235,561,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 235,561,104/7,364 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 31,988.20
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