Finding the Third Proportional to 6,672 and 10,008
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,672 and 10,008 is: 15,012
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,672 : 10,008 = 10,008 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,672/10,008 = 10,008/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,672x = 10,008 × 10,008 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,672x = 100,160,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 100,160,064/6,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,012
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