Finding the Third Proportional to 5,164 and 5,932
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,164 and 5,932 is: 6,814.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,164 : 5,932 = 5,932 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,164/5,932 = 5,932/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,164x = 5,932 × 5,932 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,164x = 35,188,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,188,624/5,164 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,814.22
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