Finding the Third Proportional to 6,352 and 12,692
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,352 and 12,692 is: 25,360.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,352 : 12,692 = 12,692 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,352/12,692 = 12,692/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,352x = 12,692 × 12,692 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,352x = 161,086,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 161,086,864/6,352 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 25,360.02
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