Finding the Third Proportional to 6,226 and 13,604
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,226 and 13,604 is: 29,725.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,226 : 13,604 = 13,604 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,226/13,604 = 13,604/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,226x = 13,604 × 13,604 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,226x = 185,068,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 185,068,816/6,226 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,725.16
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