Finding the Third Proportional to 2,746 and 6,014
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,746 and 6,014 is: 13,171.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,746 : 6,014 = 6,014 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,746/6,014 = 6,014/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,746x = 6,014 × 6,014 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,746x = 36,168,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,168,196/2,746 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 13,171.23
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