Finding the Third Proportional to 7,604 and 15,578
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,604 and 15,578 is: 31,914.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,604 : 15,578 = 15,578 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,604/15,578 = 15,578/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,604x = 15,578 × 15,578 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,604x = 242,674,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 242,674,084/7,604 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 31,914.00
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