Finding the Third Proportional to 3,036 and 6,588
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,036 and 6,588 is: 14,295.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,036 : 6,588 = 6,588 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,036/6,588 = 6,588/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,036x = 6,588 × 6,588 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,036x = 43,401,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,401,744/3,036 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 14,295.70
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