Finding the Third Proportional to 6,710 and 15,818
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,710 and 15,818 is: 37,288.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,710 : 15,818 = 15,818 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,710/15,818 = 15,818/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,710x = 15,818 × 15,818 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,710x = 250,209,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 250,209,124/6,710 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 37,288.99
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