Finding the Third Proportional to 6,810 and 14,592
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,810 and 14,592 is: 31,266.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,810 : 14,592 = 14,592 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,810/14,592 = 14,592/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,810x = 14,592 × 14,592 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,810x = 212,926,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 212,926,464/6,810 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 31,266.73
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