Finding the Third Proportional to 6,482 and 14,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,482 and 14,000 is: 30,237.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,482 : 14,000 = 14,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,482/14,000 = 14,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,482x = 14,000 × 14,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,482x = 196,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 196,000,000/6,482 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 30,237.58
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