Finding the Third Proportional to 6,062 and 13,390
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,062 and 13,390 is: 29,576.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,062 : 13,390 = 13,390 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,062/13,390 = 13,390/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,062x = 13,390 × 13,390 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,062x = 179,292,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 179,292,100/6,062 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,576.39
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