Finding the Third Proportional to 7,414 and 16,204
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,414 and 16,204 is: 35,415.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,414 : 16,204 = 16,204 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,414/16,204 = 16,204/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,414x = 16,204 × 16,204 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,414x = 262,569,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 262,569,616/7,414 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35,415.38
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