Finding the Third Proportional to 2,786 and 6,056
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,786 and 6,056 is: 13,164.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,786 : 6,056 = 6,056 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,786/6,056 = 6,056/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,786x = 6,056 × 6,056 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,786x = 36,675,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,675,136/2,786 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 13,164.08
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