Finding the Third Proportional to 2,766 and 6,015
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,766 and 6,015 is: 13,080.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,766 : 6,015 = 6,015 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,766/6,015 = 6,015/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,766x = 6,015 × 6,015 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,766x = 36,180,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,180,225/2,766 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 13,080.34
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