Finding the Third Proportional to 6,062 and 8,229
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,062 and 8,229 is: 11,170.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,062 : 8,229 = 8,229 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,062/8,229 = 8,229/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,062x = 8,229 × 8,229 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,062x = 67,716,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 67,716,441/6,062 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,170.64
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