Finding the Third Proportional to 6,472 and 13,804
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,472 and 13,804 is: 29,442.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,472 : 13,804 = 13,804 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,472/13,804 = 13,804/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,472x = 13,804 × 13,804 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,472x = 190,550,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 190,550,416/6,472 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,442.28
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