Finding the Third Proportional to 6,756 and 14,754
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,756 and 14,754 is: 32,220.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,756 : 14,754 = 14,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,756/14,754 = 14,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,756x = 14,754 × 14,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,756x = 217,680,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 217,680,516/6,756 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 32,220.33
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