Finding the Third Proportional to 7,518 and 16,079
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,518 and 16,079 is: 34,388.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,518 : 16,079 = 16,079 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,518/16,079 = 16,079/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,518x = 16,079 × 16,079 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,518x = 258,534,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 258,534,241/7,518 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,388.70
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