Finding the Third Proportional to 6,357 and 13,686
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,357 and 13,686 is: 29,464.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,357 : 13,686 = 13,686 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,357/13,686 = 13,686/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,357x = 13,686 × 13,686 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,357x = 187,306,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 187,306,596/6,357 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,464.62
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