Finding the Third Proportional to 7,509 and 16,260
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,509 and 16,260 is: 35,209.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,509 : 16,260 = 16,260 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,509/16,260 = 16,260/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,509x = 16,260 × 16,260 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,509x = 264,387,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 264,387,600/7,509 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35,209.43
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