Finding the Third Proportional to 6,152 and 14,443
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,152 and 14,443 is: 33,907.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,152 : 14,443 = 14,443 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,152/14,443 = 14,443/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,152x = 14,443 × 14,443 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,152x = 208,600,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 208,600,249/6,152 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 33,907.71
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