Finding the Third Proportional to 3,299 and 6,952
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,299 and 6,952 is: 14,649.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,299 : 6,952 = 6,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,299/6,952 = 6,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,299x = 6,952 × 6,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,299x = 48,330,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,330,304/3,299 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 14,649.99
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