Finding the Third Proportional to 6,132 and 9,198
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,132 and 9,198 is: 13,797
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,132 : 9,198 = 9,198 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,132/9,198 = 9,198/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,132x = 9,198 × 9,198 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,132x = 84,603,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,603,204/6,132 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 13,797
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