Finding the Third Proportional to 7,702 and 12,242
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,702 and 12,242 is: 19,458.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,702 : 12,242 = 12,242 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,702/12,242 = 12,242/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,702x = 12,242 × 12,242 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,702x = 149,866,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 149,866,564/7,702 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,458.14
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