Finding the Third Proportional to 6,862 and 14,765
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,862 and 14,765 is: 31,769.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,862 : 14,765 = 14,765 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,862/14,765 = 14,765/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,862x = 14,765 × 14,765 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,862x = 218,005,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 218,005,225/6,862 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 31,769.92
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