Finding the Third Proportional to 6,397.50 and 13,683
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,397.50 and 13,683 is: 29,265.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,397.50 : 13,683 = 13,683 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,397.50/13,683 = 13,683/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,397.50x = 13,683 × 13,683 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,397.50x = 187,224,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 187,224,489/6,397.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,265.26
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