Finding the Third Proportional to 6,404 and 13,319
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,404 and 13,319 is: 27,700.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,404 : 13,319 = 13,319 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,404/13,319 = 13,319/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,404x = 13,319 × 13,319 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,404x = 177,395,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 177,395,761/6,404 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,700.77
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