Finding the Third Proportional to 6,528 and 13,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,528 and 13,704 is: 28,768.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,528 : 13,704 = 13,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,528/13,704 = 13,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,528x = 13,704 × 13,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,528x = 187,799,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 187,799,616/6,528 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,768.32
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