Finding the Third Proportional to 7,594 and 13,712
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,594 and 13,712 is: 24,758.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,594 : 13,712 = 13,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,594/13,712 = 13,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,594x = 13,712 × 13,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,594x = 188,018,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 188,018,944/7,594 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 24,758.88
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