Finding the Third Proportional to 3,306 and 6,972
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,306 and 6,972 is: 14,703.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,306 : 6,972 = 6,972 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,306/6,972 = 6,972/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,306x = 6,972 × 6,972 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,306x = 48,608,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,608,784/3,306 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 14,703.20
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