Finding the Third Proportional to 2,423 and 5,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,423 and 5,368 is: 11,892.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,423 : 5,368 = 5,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,423/5,368 = 5,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,423x = 5,368 × 5,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,423x = 28,815,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,815,424/2,423 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,892.46
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