Finding the Third Proportional to 6,640 and 10,193
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,640 and 10,193 is: 15,647.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,640 : 10,193 = 10,193 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,640/10,193 = 10,193/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,640x = 10,193 × 10,193 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,640x = 103,897,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 103,897,249/6,640 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,647.18
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