Finding the Third Proportional to 5,125 and 9,479
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,125 and 9,479 is: 17,531.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,125 : 9,479 = 9,479 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,125/9,479 = 9,479/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,125x = 9,479 × 9,479 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,125x = 89,851,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,851,441/5,125 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 17,531.99
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