Finding the Third Proportional to 6,206 and 13,464
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,206 and 13,464 is: 29,210.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,206 : 13,464 = 13,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,206/13,464 = 13,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,206x = 13,464 × 13,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,206x = 181,279,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 181,279,296/6,206 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,210.33
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