Finding the Third Proportional to 6,668 and 14,554
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,668 and 14,554 is: 31,766.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,668 : 14,554 = 14,554 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,668/14,554 = 14,554/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,668x = 14,554 × 14,554 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,668x = 211,818,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 211,818,916/6,668 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 31,766.48
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