Finding the Third Proportional to 7,368 and 17,586
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,368 and 17,586 is: 41,974.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,368 : 17,586 = 17,586 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,368/17,586 = 17,586/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,368x = 17,586 × 17,586 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,368x = 309,267,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 309,267,396/7,368 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 41,974.40
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