Finding the Third Proportional to 6,233 and 13,390
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,233 and 13,390 is: 28,764.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,233 : 13,390 = 13,390 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,233/13,390 = 13,390/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,233x = 13,390 × 13,390 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,233x = 179,292,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 179,292,100/6,233 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,764.98
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