Finding the Third Proportional to 6,778 and 7,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,778 and 7,752 is: 8,865.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,778 : 7,752 = 7,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,778/7,752 = 7,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,778x = 7,752 × 7,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,778x = 60,093,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,093,504/6,778 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,865.96
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