Finding the Third Proportional to 6,224 and 13,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,224 and 13,600 is: 29,717.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,224 : 13,600 = 13,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,224/13,600 = 13,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,224x = 13,600 × 13,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,224x = 184,960,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 184,960,000/6,224 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,717.22
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