Finding the Third Proportional to 3,283 and 6,991
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,283 and 6,991 is: 14,887.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,283 : 6,991 = 6,991 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,283/6,991 = 6,991/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,283x = 6,991 × 6,991 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,283x = 48,874,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,874,081/3,283 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 14,887.02
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