Finding the Third Proportional to 6,384 and 14,010
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,384 and 14,010 is: 30,745.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,384 : 14,010 = 14,010 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,384/14,010 = 14,010/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,384x = 14,010 × 14,010 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,384x = 196,280,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 196,280,100/6,384 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 30,745.63
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