Finding the Third Proportional to 6,514 and 15,772
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,514 and 15,772 is: 38,187.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,514 : 15,772 = 15,772 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,514/15,772 = 15,772/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,514x = 15,772 × 15,772 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,514x = 248,755,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 248,755,984/6,514 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,187.90
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