Finding the Third Proportional to 6,070 and 12,458
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,070 and 12,458 is: 25,568.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,070 : 12,458 = 12,458 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,070/12,458 = 12,458/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,070x = 12,458 × 12,458 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,070x = 155,201,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,201,764/6,070 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 25,568.66
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