Finding the Third Proportional to 6,220 and 13,532
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,220 and 13,532 is: 29,439.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,220 : 13,532 = 13,532 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,220/13,532 = 13,532/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,220x = 13,532 × 13,532 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,220x = 183,115,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 183,115,024/6,220 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,439.71
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