Finding the Third Proportional to 5,070 and 6,903
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,070 and 6,903 is: 9,398.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,070 : 6,903 = 6,903 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,070/6,903 = 6,903/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,070x = 6,903 × 6,903 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,070x = 47,651,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,651,409/5,070 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,398.70
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