Finding the Third Proportional to 6,164 and 13,300
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,164 and 13,300 is: 28,697.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,164 : 13,300 = 13,300 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,164/13,300 = 13,300/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,164x = 13,300 × 13,300 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,164x = 176,890,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 176,890,000/6,164 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,697.27
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