Finding the Third Proportional to 6,166 and 13,718
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,166 and 13,718 is: 30,519.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,166 : 13,718 = 13,718 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,166/13,718 = 13,718/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,166x = 13,718 × 13,718 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,166x = 188,183,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 188,183,524/6,166 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 30,519.55
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