Finding the Third Proportional to 6,606 and 14,301
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,606 and 14,301 is: 30,959.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,606 : 14,301 = 14,301 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,606/14,301 = 14,301/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,606x = 14,301 × 14,301 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,606x = 204,518,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 204,518,601/6,606 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 30,959.52
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