Finding the Third Proportional to 6,894 and 14,920
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,894 and 14,920 is: 32,289.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,894 : 14,920 = 14,920 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,894/14,920 = 14,920/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,894x = 14,920 × 14,920 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,894x = 222,606,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 222,606,400/6,894 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 32,289.88
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