Finding the Third Proportional to 7,542 and 16,056
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,542 and 16,056 is: 34,181.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,542 : 16,056 = 16,056 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,542/16,056 = 16,056/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,542x = 16,056 × 16,056 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,542x = 257,795,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 257,795,136/7,542 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,181.27
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