Finding the Third Proportional to 2,896 and 6,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,896 and 6,368 is: 14,002.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,896 : 6,368 = 6,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,896/6,368 = 6,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,896x = 6,368 × 6,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,896x = 40,551,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,551,424/2,896 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 14,002.56
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