Finding the Third Proportional to 6,754 and 14,514
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,754 and 14,514 is: 31,189.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,754 : 14,514 = 14,514 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,754/14,514 = 14,514/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,754x = 14,514 × 14,514 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,754x = 210,656,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 210,656,196/6,754 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 31,189.84
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