Finding the Third Proportional to 7,544 and 15,301
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,544 and 15,301 is: 31,034.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,544 : 15,301 = 15,301 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,544/15,301 = 15,301/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,544x = 15,301 × 15,301 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,544x = 234,120,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 234,120,601/7,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 31,034.01
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