Finding the Third Proportional to 6,752 and 13,684
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,752 and 13,684 is: 27,732.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,752 : 13,684 = 13,684 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,752/13,684 = 13,684/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,752x = 13,684 × 13,684 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,752x = 187,251,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 187,251,856/6,752 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,732.80
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