Finding the Third Proportional to 6,768 and 10,224
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,768 and 10,224 is: 15,444.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,768 : 10,224 = 10,224 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,768/10,224 = 10,224/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,768x = 10,224 × 10,224 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,768x = 104,530,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,530,176/6,768 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,444.77
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