Finding the Third Proportional to 7,497 and 16,146
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,497 and 16,146 is: 34,773.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,497 : 16,146 = 16,146 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,497/16,146 = 16,146/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,497x = 16,146 × 16,146 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,497x = 260,693,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 260,693,316/7,497 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,773.02
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