Finding the Third Proportional to 6,028 and 9,533
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,028 and 9,533 is: 15,075.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,028 : 9,533 = 9,533 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,028/9,533 = 9,533/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,028x = 9,533 × 9,533 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,028x = 90,878,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 90,878,089/6,028 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,075.99
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