Finding the Third Proportional to 6,570 and 14,292
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,570 and 14,292 is: 31,089.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,570 : 14,292 = 14,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,570/14,292 = 14,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,570x = 14,292 × 14,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,570x = 204,261,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 204,261,264/6,570 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 31,089.99
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