Finding the Third Proportional to 6,668 and 11,114
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,668 and 11,114 is: 18,524.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,668 : 11,114 = 11,114 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,668/11,114 = 11,114/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,668x = 11,114 × 11,114 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,668x = 123,520,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,520,996/6,668 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 18,524.44
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