Finding the Third Proportional to 6,264 and 13,473
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,264 and 13,473 is: 28,978.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,264 : 13,473 = 13,473 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,264/13,473 = 13,473/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,264x = 13,473 × 13,473 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,264x = 181,521,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 181,521,729/6,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,978.56
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