Finding the Third Proportional to 6,958 and 14,910
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,958 and 14,910 is: 31,950
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,958 : 14,910 = 14,910 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,958/14,910 = 14,910/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,958x = 14,910 × 14,910 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,958x = 222,308,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 222,308,100/6,958 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 31,950
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