Finding the Third Proportional to 6,052 and 9,254
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,052 and 9,254 is: 14,150.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,052 : 9,254 = 9,254 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,052/9,254 = 9,254/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,052x = 9,254 × 9,254 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,052x = 85,636,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,636,516/6,052 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 14,150.12
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