Finding the Third Proportional to 6,056 and 9,574
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,056 and 9,574 is: 15,135.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,056 : 9,574 = 9,574 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,056/9,574 = 9,574/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,056x = 9,574 × 9,574 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,056x = 91,661,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,661,476/6,056 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,135.65
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