Finding the Third Proportional to 5,106 and 10,941
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,106 and 10,941 is: 23,444.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,106 : 10,941 = 10,941 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,106/10,941 = 10,941/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,106x = 10,941 × 10,941 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,106x = 119,705,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 119,705,481/5,106 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,444.08
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