Finding the Third Proportional to 6,326 and 9,454
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,326 and 9,454 is: 14,128.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,326 : 9,454 = 9,454 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,326/9,454 = 9,454/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,326x = 9,454 × 9,454 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,326x = 89,378,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,378,116/6,326 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 14,128.69
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