Finding the Third Proportional to 6,394 and 13,442
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,394 and 13,442 is: 28,258.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,394 : 13,442 = 13,442 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,394/13,442 = 13,442/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,394x = 13,442 × 13,442 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,394x = 180,687,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 180,687,364/6,394 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,258.89
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