Finding the Third Proportional to 6 and 15.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 6 and 15.63 is: 40.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6 : 15.63 = 15.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6/15.63 = 15.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6x = 15.63 × 15.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6x = 244.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 244.14/6 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 40.69
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