Finding the Third Proportional to 6,748 and 14,229
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,748 and 14,229 is: 30,003.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,748 : 14,229 = 14,229 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,748/14,229 = 14,229/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,748x = 14,229 × 14,229 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,748x = 202,464,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 202,464,441/6,748 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 30,003.62
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