Finding the Third Proportional to 7,370 and 15,928
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,370 and 15,928 is: 34,423.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,370 : 15,928 = 15,928 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,370/15,928 = 15,928/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,370x = 15,928 × 15,928 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,370x = 253,701,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 253,701,184/7,370 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,423.50
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