Finding the Third Proportional to 6,176 and 13,504
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,176 and 13,504 is: 29,526.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,176 : 13,504 = 13,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,176/13,504 = 13,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,176x = 13,504 × 13,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,176x = 182,358,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 182,358,016/6,176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,526.88
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