Finding the Third Proportional to 6,960 and 10,935
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,960 and 10,935 is: 17,180.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,960 : 10,935 = 10,935 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,960/10,935 = 10,935/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,960x = 10,935 × 10,935 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,960x = 119,574,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 119,574,225/6,960 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 17,180.20
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