Finding the Third Proportional to 6,208 and 13,276
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,208 and 13,276 is: 28,391.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,208 : 13,276 = 13,276 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,208/13,276 = 13,276/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,208x = 13,276 × 13,276 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,208x = 176,252,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 176,252,176/6,208 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,391.14
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