Finding the Third Proportional to 6,348 and 10,350
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,348 and 10,350 is: 16,875
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,348 : 10,350 = 10,350 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,348/10,350 = 10,350/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,348x = 10,350 × 10,350 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,348x = 107,122,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,122,500/6,348 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,875
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