Finding the Third Proportional to 6,288 and 14,880
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,288 and 14,880 is: 35,212.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,288 : 14,880 = 14,880 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,288/14,880 = 14,880/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,288x = 14,880 × 14,880 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,288x = 221,414,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 221,414,400/6,288 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35,212.21
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