Finding the Third Proportional to 6,163 and 13,145
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,163 and 13,145 is: 28,036.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,163 : 13,145 = 13,145 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,163/13,145 = 13,145/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,163x = 13,145 × 13,145 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,163x = 172,791,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 172,791,025/6,163 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,036.84
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