Finding the Third Proportional to 7,423 and 15,817
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,423 and 15,817 is: 33,703.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,423 : 15,817 = 15,817 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,423/15,817 = 15,817/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,423x = 15,817 × 15,817 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,423x = 250,177,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 250,177,489/7,423 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 33,703.02
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