Finding the Third Proportional to 6,400 and 13,920
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,400 and 13,920 is: 30,276
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,400 : 13,920 = 13,920 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,400/13,920 = 13,920/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,400x = 13,920 × 13,920 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,400x = 193,766,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,766,400/6,400 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 30,276
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