Finding the Third Proportional to 7,371 and 15,174
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,371 and 15,174 is: 31,237.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,371 : 15,174 = 15,174 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,371/15,174 = 15,174/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,371x = 15,174 × 15,174 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,371x = 230,250,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 230,250,276/7,371 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 31,237.32
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