Finding the Third Proportional to 6,360 and 13,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,360 and 13,800 is: 29,943.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,360 : 13,800 = 13,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,360/13,800 = 13,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,360x = 13,800 × 13,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,360x = 190,440,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 190,440,000/6,360 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,943.40
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