Finding the Third Proportional to 6,174 and 13,312.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,174 and 13,312.88 is: 28,706.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,174 : 13,312.88 = 13,312.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,174/13,312.88 = 13,312.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,174x = 13,312.88 × 13,312.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,174x = 177,232,640.77 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 177,232,640.77/6,174 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,706.29
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