Finding the Third Proportional to 7,557 and 8,565
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,557 and 8,565 is: 9,707.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,557 : 8,565 = 8,565 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,557/8,565 = 8,565/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,557x = 8,565 × 8,565 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,557x = 73,359,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 73,359,225/7,557 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,707.45
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