Finding the Third Proportional to 5,131 and 8,038
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,131 and 8,038 is: 12,591.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,131 : 8,038 = 8,038 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,131/8,038 = 8,038/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,131x = 8,038 × 8,038 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,131x = 64,609,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,609,444/5,131 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,591.98
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