Finding the Third Proportional to 1,414 and 3,068
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,414 and 3,068 is: 6,656.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,414 : 3,068 = 3,068 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,414/3,068 = 3,068/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,414x = 3,068 × 3,068 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,414x = 9,412,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,412,624/1,414 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,656.74
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