Finding the Third Proportional to 3,177 and 6,354
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,177 and 6,354 is: 12,708
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,177 : 6,354 = 6,354 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,177/6,354 = 6,354/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,177x = 6,354 × 6,354 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,177x = 40,373,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,373,316/3,177 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,708
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