Finding the Third Proportional to 6,436 and 14,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,436 and 14,104 is: 30,907.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,436 : 14,104 = 14,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,436/14,104 = 14,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,436x = 14,104 × 14,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,436x = 198,922,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 198,922,816/6,436 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 30,907.83
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