Finding the Third Proportional to 6,168 and 14,520
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,168 and 14,520 is: 34,181.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,168 : 14,520 = 14,520 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,168/14,520 = 14,520/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,168x = 14,520 × 14,520 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,168x = 210,830,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 210,830,400/6,168 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,181.32
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