Finding the Third Proportional to 6,560 and 10,001
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,560 and 10,001 is: 15,246.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,560 : 10,001 = 10,001 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,560/10,001 = 10,001/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,560x = 10,001 × 10,001 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,560x = 100,020,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 100,020,001/6,560 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,246.95
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