Finding the Third Proportional to 6,062 and 14,162
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,062 and 14,162 is: 33,085.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,062 : 14,162 = 14,162 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,062/14,162 = 14,162/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,062x = 14,162 × 14,162 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,062x = 200,562,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 200,562,244/6,062 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 33,085.16
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