Finding the Third Proportional to 6,806 and 14,949
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,806 and 14,949 is: 32,834.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,806 : 14,949 = 14,949 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,806/14,949 = 14,949/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,806x = 14,949 × 14,949 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,806x = 223,472,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 223,472,601/6,806 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 32,834.65
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