Finding the Third Proportional to 6,869 and 11,060
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,869 and 11,060 is: 17,808.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,869 : 11,060 = 11,060 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,869/11,060 = 11,060/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,869x = 11,060 × 11,060 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,869x = 122,323,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,323,600/6,869 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 17,808.07
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