Finding the Third Proportional to 7,410 and 18,153
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,410 and 18,153 is: 44,471.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,410 : 18,153 = 18,153 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,410/18,153 = 18,153/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,410x = 18,153 × 18,153 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,410x = 329,531,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 329,531,409/7,410 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 44,471.18
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