Finding the Third Proportional to 6,320 and 13,792
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,320 and 13,792 is: 30,097.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,320 : 13,792 = 13,792 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,320/13,792 = 13,792/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,320x = 13,792 × 13,792 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,320x = 190,219,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 190,219,264/6,320 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 30,097.98
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