Finding the Third Proportional to 6,130 and 13,297
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,130 and 13,297 is: 28,843.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,130 : 13,297 = 13,297 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,130/13,297 = 13,297/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,130x = 13,297 × 13,297 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,130x = 176,810,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 176,810,209/6,130 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,843.43
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