Finding the Third Proportional to 6,914 and 15,108
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,914 and 15,108 is: 33,012.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,914 : 15,108 = 15,108 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,914/15,108 = 15,108/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,914x = 15,108 × 15,108 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,914x = 228,251,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 228,251,664/6,914 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 33,012.97
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