Finding the Third Proportional to 6,818 and 9,363
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,818 and 9,363 is: 12,857.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,818 : 9,363 = 9,363 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,818/9,363 = 9,363/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,818x = 9,363 × 9,363 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,818x = 87,665,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,665,769/6,818 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,857.99
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