Finding the Third Proportional to 6,057 and 13,266
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,057 and 13,266 is: 29,055.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,057 : 13,266 = 13,266 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,057/13,266 = 13,266/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,057x = 13,266 × 13,266 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,057x = 175,986,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,986,756/6,057 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,055.10
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