Finding the Third Proportional to 6,549 and 7,953
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,549 and 7,953 is: 9,657.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,549 : 7,953 = 7,953 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,549/7,953 = 7,953/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,549x = 7,953 × 7,953 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,549x = 63,250,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,250,209/6,549 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,657.99
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