Finding the Third Proportional to 6,224 and 13,552
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,224 and 13,552 is: 29,507.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,224 : 13,552 = 13,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,224/13,552 = 13,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,224x = 13,552 × 13,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,224x = 183,656,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 183,656,704/6,224 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,507.83
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