Finding the Third Proportional to 5,118 and 11,196
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,118 and 11,196 is: 24,492.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,118 : 11,196 = 11,196 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,118/11,196 = 11,196/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,118x = 11,196 × 11,196 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,118x = 125,350,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,350,416/5,118 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 24,492.07
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