Finding the Third Proportional to 7,393 and 15,958
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,393 and 15,958 is: 34,445.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,393 : 15,958 = 15,958 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,393/15,958 = 15,958/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,393x = 15,958 × 15,958 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,393x = 254,657,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 254,657,764/7,393 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,445.80
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