Finding the Third Proportional to 5,038 and 5,950
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,038 and 5,950 is: 7,027.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,038 : 5,950 = 5,950 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,038/5,950 = 5,950/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,038x = 5,950 × 5,950 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,038x = 35,402,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,402,500/5,038 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,027.09
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