Finding the Third Proportional to 6,257 and 8,890
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,257 and 8,890 is: 12,630.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,257 : 8,890 = 8,890 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,257/8,890 = 8,890/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,257x = 8,890 × 8,890 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,257x = 79,032,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 79,032,100/6,257 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,630.99
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