Finding the Third Proportional to 7,786 and 18,190
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,786 and 18,190 is: 42,496.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,786 : 18,190 = 18,190 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,786/18,190 = 18,190/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,786x = 18,190 × 18,190 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,786x = 330,876,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 330,876,100/7,786 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 42,496.29
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