Finding the Third Proportional to 7,622 and 16,492
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,622 and 16,492 is: 35,684.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,622 : 16,492 = 16,492 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,622/16,492 = 16,492/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,622x = 16,492 × 16,492 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,622x = 271,986,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 271,986,064/7,622 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35,684.34
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