Finding the Third Proportional to 6,074 and 8,895
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,074 and 8,895 is: 13,026.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,074 : 8,895 = 8,895 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,074/8,895 = 8,895/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,074x = 8,895 × 8,895 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,074x = 79,121,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 79,121,025/6,074 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 13,026.18
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