Finding the Third Proportional to 5,148 and 7,719
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,148 and 7,719 is: 11,574.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,148 : 7,719 = 7,719 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,148/7,719 = 7,719/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,148x = 7,719 × 7,719 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,148x = 59,582,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 59,582,961/5,148 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,574.00
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