Finding the Third Proportional to 3,148 and 6,848
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,148 and 6,848 is: 14,896.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,148 : 6,848 = 6,848 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,148/6,848 = 6,848/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,148x = 6,848 × 6,848 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,148x = 46,895,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 46,895,104/3,148 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 14,896.79
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