Finding the Third Proportional to 6,230 and 13,549
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,230 and 13,549 is: 29,466.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,230 : 13,549 = 13,549 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,230/13,549 = 13,549/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,230x = 13,549 × 13,549 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,230x = 183,575,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 183,575,401/6,230 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,466.36
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