Finding the Third Proportional to 6,171 and 9,258
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,171 and 9,258 is: 13,889.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,171 : 9,258 = 9,258 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,171/9,258 = 9,258/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,171x = 9,258 × 9,258 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,171x = 85,710,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,710,564/6,171 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 13,889.25
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