Finding the Third Proportional to 6,079 and 8,207
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,079 and 8,207 is: 11,079.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,079 : 8,207 = 8,207 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,079/8,207 = 8,207/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,079x = 8,207 × 8,207 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,079x = 67,354,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 67,354,849/6,079 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,079.92
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