Finding the Third Proportional to 6,088 and 8,222
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,088 and 8,222 is: 11,104.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,088 : 8,222 = 8,222 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,088/8,222 = 8,222/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,088x = 8,222 × 8,222 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,088x = 67,601,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 67,601,284/6,088 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,104.02
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