Finding the Third Proportional to 6,154 and 8,805
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,154 and 8,805 is: 12,597.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,154 : 8,805 = 8,805 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,154/8,805 = 8,805/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,154x = 8,805 × 8,805 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,154x = 77,528,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 77,528,025/6,154 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,597.99
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