Finding the Third Proportional to 7,364 and 16,794
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,364 and 16,794 is: 38,299.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,364 : 16,794 = 16,794 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,364/16,794 = 16,794/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,364x = 16,794 × 16,794 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,364x = 282,038,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 282,038,436/7,364 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,299.62
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