Finding the Third Proportional to 6,711 and 13,950
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,711 and 13,950 is: 28,997.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,711 : 13,950 = 13,950 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,711/13,950 = 13,950/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,711x = 13,950 × 13,950 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,711x = 194,602,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,602,500/6,711 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,997.54
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