Finding the Third Proportional to 6,709 and 10,175
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,709 and 10,175 is: 15,431.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,709 : 10,175 = 10,175 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,709/10,175 = 10,175/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,709x = 10,175 × 10,175 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,709x = 103,530,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 103,530,625/6,709 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,431.60
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