Finding the Third Proportional to 6,284 and 14,866
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,284 and 14,866 is: 35,168.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,284 : 14,866 = 14,866 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,284/14,866 = 14,866/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,284x = 14,866 × 14,866 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,284x = 220,997,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 220,997,956/6,284 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35,168.36
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