Finding the Third Proportional to 6,336 and 13,770
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,336 and 13,770 is: 29,926.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,336 : 13,770 = 13,770 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,336/13,770 = 13,770/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,336x = 13,770 × 13,770 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,336x = 189,612,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 189,612,900/6,336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,926.28
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