Finding the Third Proportional to 6,662 and 14,242
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,662 and 14,242 is: 30,446.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,662 : 14,242 = 14,242 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,662/14,242 = 14,242/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,662x = 14,242 × 14,242 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,662x = 202,834,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 202,834,564/6,662 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 30,446.50
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