Finding the Third Proportional to 6,056 and 14,153
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,056 and 14,153 is: 33,075.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,056 : 14,153 = 14,153 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,056/14,153 = 14,153/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,056x = 14,153 × 14,153 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,056x = 200,307,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 200,307,409/6,056 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 33,075.86
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