Finding the Third Proportional to 6,554 and 7,256
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,554 and 7,256 is: 8,033.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,554 : 7,256 = 7,256 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,554/7,256 = 7,256/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,554x = 7,256 × 7,256 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,554x = 52,649,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 52,649,536/6,554 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,033.19
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