Finding the Third Proportional to 7,936 and 14,384
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,936 and 14,384 is: 26,071
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,936 : 14,384 = 14,384 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,936/14,384 = 14,384/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,936x = 14,384 × 14,384 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,936x = 206,899,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 206,899,456/7,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 26,071
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