Finding the Third Proportional to 7,820 and 16,945
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,820 and 16,945 is: 36,717.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,820 : 16,945 = 16,945 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,820/16,945 = 16,945/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,820x = 16,945 × 16,945 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,820x = 287,133,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 287,133,025/7,820 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 36,717.78
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