Finding the Third Proportional to 2,847 and 6,888
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,847 and 6,888 is: 16,664.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,847 : 6,888 = 6,888 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,847/6,888 = 6,888/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,847x = 6,888 × 6,888 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,847x = 47,444,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,444,544/2,847 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,664.75
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