Finding the Third Proportional to 7,589 and 8,399
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,589 and 8,399 is: 9,295.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,589 : 8,399 = 8,399 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,589/8,399 = 8,399/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,589x = 8,399 × 8,399 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,589x = 70,543,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,543,201/7,589 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,295.45
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