Finding the Third Proportional to 7,365 and 14,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,365 and 14,352 is: 27,967.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,365 : 14,352 = 14,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,365/14,352 = 14,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,365x = 14,352 × 14,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,365x = 205,979,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,979,904/7,365 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,967.40
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