Finding the Third Proportional to 5,004 and 10,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,004 and 10,656 is: 22,691.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,004 : 10,656 = 10,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,004/10,656 = 10,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,004x = 10,656 × 10,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,004x = 113,550,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,550,336/5,004 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,691.91
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