Finding the Third Proportional to 7,384.50 and 16,065
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,384.50 and 16,065 is: 34,949.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,384.50 : 16,065 = 16,065 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,384.50/16,065 = 16,065/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,384.50x = 16,065 × 16,065 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,384.50x = 258,084,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 258,084,225/7,384.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,949.45
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