Finding the Third Proportional to 6,156 and 9,301.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,156 and 9,301.50 is: 14,054.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,156 : 9,301.50 = 9,301.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,156/9,301.50 = 9,301.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,156x = 9,301.50 × 9,301.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,156x = 86,517,902.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,517,902.25/6,156 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 14,054.24
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