Finding the Third Proportional to 6,192 and 9,288
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,192 and 9,288 is: 13,932
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,192 : 9,288 = 9,288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,192/9,288 = 9,288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,192x = 9,288 × 9,288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,192x = 86,266,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,266,944/6,192 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 13,932
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