Finding the Third Proportional to 6,400 and 8,422
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,400 and 8,422 is: 11,082.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,400 : 8,422 = 8,422 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,400/8,422 = 8,422/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,400x = 8,422 × 8,422 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,400x = 70,930,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,930,084/6,400 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,082.83
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