Finding the Third Proportional to 6,848 and 11,028
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,848 and 11,028 is: 17,759.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,848 : 11,028 = 11,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,848/11,028 = 11,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,848x = 11,028 × 11,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,848x = 121,616,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,616,784/6,848 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 17,759.46
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