Finding the Third Proportional to 7,900 and 18,289
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,900 and 18,289 is: 42,340.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,900 : 18,289 = 18,289 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,900/18,289 = 18,289/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,900x = 18,289 × 18,289 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,900x = 334,487,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 334,487,521/7,900 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 42,340.19
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