Finding the Third Proportional to 6,166 and 7,494
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,166 and 7,494 is: 9,108.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,166 : 7,494 = 7,494 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,166/7,494 = 7,494/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,166x = 7,494 × 7,494 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,166x = 56,160,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,160,036/6,166 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,108.02
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