Finding the Third Proportional to 6,168 and 13,431
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,168 and 13,431 is: 29,246.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,168 : 13,431 = 13,431 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,168/13,431 = 13,431/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,168x = 13,431 × 13,431 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,168x = 180,391,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 180,391,761/6,168 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,246.39
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