Finding the Third Proportional to 6,988 and 14,941
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,988 and 14,941 is: 31,945.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,988 : 14,941 = 14,941 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,988/14,941 = 14,941/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,988x = 14,941 × 14,941 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,988x = 223,233,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 223,233,481/6,988 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 31,945.26
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