Finding the Third Proportional to 6,162 and 13,296
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,162 and 13,296 is: 28,689.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,162 : 13,296 = 13,296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,162/13,296 = 13,296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,162x = 13,296 × 13,296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,162x = 176,783,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 176,783,616/6,162 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,689.32
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