Finding the Third Proportional to 6,642 and 14,094
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,642 and 14,094 is: 29,906.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,642 : 14,094 = 14,094 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,642/14,094 = 14,094/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,642x = 14,094 × 14,094 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,642x = 198,640,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 198,640,836/6,642 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,906.78
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