Finding the Third Proportional to 6,420 and 10,214
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,420 and 10,214 is: 16,250.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,420 : 10,214 = 10,214 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,420/10,214 = 10,214/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,420x = 10,214 × 10,214 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,420x = 104,325,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,325,796/6,420 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,250.12
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