Finding the Third Proportional to 6,214 and 12,788
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,214 and 12,788 is: 26,316.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,214 : 12,788 = 12,788 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,214/12,788 = 12,788/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,214x = 12,788 × 12,788 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,214x = 163,532,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 163,532,944/6,214 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 26,316.86
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