Finding the Third Proportional to 6,300 and 14,910
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,300 and 14,910 is: 35,287
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,300 : 14,910 = 14,910 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,300/14,910 = 14,910/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,300x = 14,910 × 14,910 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,300x = 222,308,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 222,308,100/6,300 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35,287
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