Finding the Third Proportional to 7,500 and 18,150
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,500 and 18,150 is: 43,923
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,500 : 18,150 = 18,150 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,500/18,150 = 18,150/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,500x = 18,150 × 18,150 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,500x = 329,422,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 329,422,500/7,500 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 43,923
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