Finding the Third Proportional to 5,008 and 7,795
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,008 and 7,795 is: 12,132.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,008 : 7,795 = 7,795 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,008/7,795 = 7,795/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,008x = 7,795 × 7,795 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,008x = 60,762,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,762,025/5,008 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,132.99
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