Finding the Third Proportional to 6,320 and 9,913
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,320 and 9,913 is: 15,548.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,320 : 9,913 = 9,913 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,320/9,913 = 9,913/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,320x = 9,913 × 9,913 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,320x = 98,267,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,267,569/6,320 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,548.67
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