Finding the Third Proportional to 5,022 and 7,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,022 and 7,664 is: 11,695.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,022 : 7,664 = 7,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,022/7,664 = 7,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,022x = 7,664 × 7,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,022x = 58,736,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,736,896/5,022 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,695.92
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