Finding the Third Proportional to 5,060 and 11,043
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,060 and 11,043 is: 24,100.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,060 : 11,043 = 11,043 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,060/11,043 = 11,043/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,060x = 11,043 × 11,043 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,060x = 121,947,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,947,849/5,060 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 24,100.37
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