Finding the Third Proportional to 5,043 and 11,022
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,043 and 11,022 is: 24,089.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,043 : 11,022 = 11,022 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,043/11,022 = 11,022/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,043x = 11,022 × 11,022 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,043x = 121,484,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,484,484/5,043 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 24,089.73
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