Finding the Third Proportional to 6,746 and 14,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,746 and 14,752 is: 32,259.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,746 : 14,752 = 14,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,746/14,752 = 14,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,746x = 14,752 × 14,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,746x = 217,621,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 217,621,504/6,746 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 32,259.34
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