Finding the Third Proportional to 5,034 and 10,668
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,034 and 10,668 is: 22,607.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,034 : 10,668 = 10,668 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,034/10,668 = 10,668/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,034x = 10,668 × 10,668 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,034x = 113,806,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,806,224/5,034 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,607.51
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