Finding the Third Proportional to 6,682 and 13,472
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,682 and 13,472 is: 27,161.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,682 : 13,472 = 13,472 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,682/13,472 = 13,472/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,682x = 13,472 × 13,472 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,682x = 181,494,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 181,494,784/6,682 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,161.75
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