Finding the Third Proportional to 5,164 and 6,531
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,164 and 6,531 is: 8,259.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,164 : 6,531 = 6,531 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,164/6,531 = 6,531/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,164x = 6,531 × 6,531 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,164x = 42,653,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,653,961/5,164 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,259.87
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