Finding the Third Proportional to 6,322 and 13,796
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,322 and 13,796 is: 30,105.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,322 : 13,796 = 13,796 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,322/13,796 = 13,796/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,322x = 13,796 × 13,796 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,322x = 190,329,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 190,329,616/6,322 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 30,105.92
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