Finding the Third Proportional to 6,906 and 15,060
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,906 and 15,060 is: 32,841.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,906 : 15,060 = 15,060 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,906/15,060 = 15,060/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,906x = 15,060 × 15,060 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,906x = 226,803,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 226,803,600/6,906 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 32,841.53
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