Finding the Third Proportional to 3,116 and 5,768
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,116 and 5,768 is: 10,677.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,116 : 5,768 = 5,768 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,116/5,768 = 5,768/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,116x = 5,768 × 5,768 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,116x = 33,269,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,269,824/3,116 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,677.09
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