Finding the Third Proportional to 6,237 and 9,396
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,237 and 9,396 is: 14,155.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,237 : 9,396 = 9,396 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,237/9,396 = 9,396/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,237x = 9,396 × 9,396 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,237x = 88,284,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,284,816/6,237 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 14,155.01
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