Finding the Third Proportional to 6,328 and 12,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,328 and 12,656 is: 25,312
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,328 : 12,656 = 12,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,328/12,656 = 12,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,328x = 12,656 × 12,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,328x = 160,174,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 160,174,336/6,328 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 25,312
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