Finding the Third Proportional to 7,543 and 10,972.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,543 and 10,972.50 is: 15,961.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,543 : 10,972.50 = 10,972.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,543/10,972.50 = 10,972.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,543x = 10,972.50 × 10,972.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,543x = 120,395,756.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,395,756.25/7,543 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,961.26
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