Finding the Third Proportional to 6,406 and 13,934
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,406 and 13,934 is: 30,308.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,406 : 13,934 = 13,934 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,406/13,934 = 13,934/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,406x = 13,934 × 13,934 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,406x = 194,156,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,156,356/6,406 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 30,308.52
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