Finding the Third Proportional to 6,536 and 15,417
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,536 and 15,417 is: 36,365.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,536 : 15,417 = 15,417 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,536/15,417 = 15,417/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,536x = 15,417 × 15,417 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,536x = 237,683,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 237,683,889/6,536 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 36,365.34
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