Finding the Third Proportional to 3,110 and 6,734
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,110 and 6,734 is: 14,580.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,110 : 6,734 = 6,734 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,110/6,734 = 6,734/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,110x = 6,734 × 6,734 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,110x = 45,346,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,346,756/3,110 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 14,580.95
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