Finding the Third Proportional to 6,419 and 13,834
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,419 and 13,834 is: 29,814.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,419 : 13,834 = 13,834 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,419/13,834 = 13,834/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,419x = 13,834 × 13,834 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,419x = 191,379,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 191,379,556/6,419 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,814.54
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