Finding the Third Proportional to 7,559 and 8,351
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,559 and 8,351 is: 9,225.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,559 : 8,351 = 8,351 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,559/8,351 = 8,351/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,559x = 8,351 × 8,351 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,559x = 69,739,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69,739,201/7,559 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,225.98
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