Finding the Third Proportional to 6,896 and 14,885.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,896 and 14,885.50 is: 32,131.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,896 : 14,885.50 = 14,885.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,896/14,885.50 = 14,885.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,896x = 14,885.50 × 14,885.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,896x = 221,578,110.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 221,578,110.25/6,896 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 32,131.40
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