Finding the Third Proportional to 7,410 and 16,259
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,410 and 16,259 is: 35,675.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,410 : 16,259 = 16,259 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,410/16,259 = 16,259/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,410x = 16,259 × 16,259 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,410x = 264,355,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 264,355,081/7,410 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35,675.45
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