Finding the Third Proportional to 6,876 and 14,427
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,876 and 14,427 is: 30,270.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,876 : 14,427 = 14,427 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,876/14,427 = 14,427/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,876x = 14,427 × 14,427 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,876x = 208,138,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 208,138,329/6,876 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 30,270.26
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