Finding the Third Proportional to 6,930 and 10,390.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,930 and 10,390.50 is: 15,579.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,930 : 10,390.50 = 10,390.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,930/10,390.50 = 10,390.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,930x = 10,390.50 × 10,390.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,930x = 107,962,490.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,962,490.25/6,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,579.00
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