Finding the Third Proportional to 6,984 and 10,719
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,984 and 10,719 is: 16,451.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,984 : 10,719 = 10,719 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,984/10,719 = 10,719/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,984x = 10,719 × 10,719 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,984x = 114,896,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 114,896,961/6,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,451.45
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