Finding the Third Proportional to 5,152 and 8,004
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,152 and 8,004 is: 12,434.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,152 : 8,004 = 8,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,152/8,004 = 8,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,152x = 8,004 × 8,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,152x = 64,064,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,064,016/5,152 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,434.79
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