Finding the Third Proportional to 6,486 and 13,836
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,486 and 13,836 is: 29,515.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,486 : 13,836 = 13,836 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,486/13,836 = 13,836/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,486x = 13,836 × 13,836 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,486x = 191,434,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 191,434,896/6,486 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,515.09
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