Finding the Third Proportional to 6,162 and 8,284.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,162 and 8,284.50 is: 11,138.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,162 : 8,284.50 = 8,284.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,162/8,284.50 = 8,284.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,162x = 8,284.50 × 8,284.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,162x = 68,632,940.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 68,632,940.25/6,162 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,138.09
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