Finding the Third Proportional to 6,195 and 14,532
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,195 and 14,532 is: 34,088.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,195 : 14,532 = 14,532 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,195/14,532 = 14,532/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,195x = 14,532 × 14,532 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,195x = 211,179,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 211,179,024/6,195 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,088.62
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