Finding the Third Proportional to 6,567 and 17,754
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,567 and 17,754 is: 47,998.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,567 : 17,754 = 17,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,567/17,754 = 17,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,567x = 17,754 × 17,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,567x = 315,204,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 315,204,516/6,567 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 47,998.25
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