Finding the Third Proportional to 6,924 and 14,259
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,924 and 14,259 is: 29,364.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,924 : 14,259 = 14,259 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,924/14,259 = 14,259/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,924x = 14,259 × 14,259 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,924x = 203,319,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 203,319,081/6,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,364.40
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