Finding the Third Proportional to 6,753 and 10,102
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,753 and 10,102 is: 15,111.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,753 : 10,102 = 10,102 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,753/10,102 = 10,102/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,753x = 10,102 × 10,102 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,753x = 102,050,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,050,404/6,753 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,111.86
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