Finding the Third Proportional to 3,064 and 6,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,064 and 6,600 is: 14,216.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,064 : 6,600 = 6,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,064/6,600 = 6,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,064x = 6,600 × 6,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,064x = 43,560,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,560,000/3,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 14,216.71
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