Finding the Third Proportional to 6,814 and 14,428
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,814 and 14,428 is: 30,549.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,814 : 14,428 = 14,428 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,814/14,428 = 14,428/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,814x = 14,428 × 14,428 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,814x = 208,167,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 208,167,184/6,814 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 30,549.92
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