Finding the Third Proportional to 6,630 and 13,980
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,630 and 13,980 is: 29,478.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,630 : 13,980 = 13,980 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,630/13,980 = 13,980/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,630x = 13,980 × 13,980 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,630x = 195,440,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 195,440,400/6,630 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,478.19
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