Finding the Third Proportional to 2,827 and 6,383
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,827 and 6,383 is: 14,411.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,827 : 6,383 = 6,383 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,827/6,383 = 6,383/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,827x = 6,383 × 6,383 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,827x = 40,742,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,742,689/2,827 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 14,411.99
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