Finding the Third Proportional to 6,372 and 9,555
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,372 and 9,555 is: 14,328.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,372 : 9,555 = 9,555 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,372/9,555 = 9,555/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,372x = 9,555 × 9,555 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,372x = 91,298,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,298,025/6,372 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 14,328.00
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