Finding the Third Proportional to 6,674 and 10,389
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,674 and 10,389 is: 16,171.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,674 : 10,389 = 10,389 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,674/10,389 = 10,389/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,674x = 10,389 × 10,389 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,674x = 107,931,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,931,321/6,674 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,171.91
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