Finding the Third Proportional to 6,510 and 14,254
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,510 and 14,254 is: 31,209.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,510 : 14,254 = 14,254 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,510/14,254 = 14,254/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,510x = 14,254 × 14,254 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,510x = 203,176,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 203,176,516/6,510 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 31,209.91
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