Finding the Third Proportional to 6,422 and 14,025
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,422 and 14,025 is: 30,629.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,422 : 14,025 = 14,025 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,422/14,025 = 14,025/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,422x = 14,025 × 14,025 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,422x = 196,700,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 196,700,625/6,422 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 30,629.18
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