Finding the Third Proportional to 5,130 and 6,021
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,130 and 6,021 is: 7,066.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,130 : 6,021 = 6,021 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,130/6,021 = 6,021/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,130x = 6,021 × 6,021 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,130x = 36,252,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,252,441/5,130 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,066.75
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