Finding the Third Proportional to 5,180 and 10,527
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,180 and 10,527 is: 21,393.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,180 : 10,527 = 10,527 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,180/10,527 = 10,527/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,180x = 10,527 × 10,527 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,180x = 110,817,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,817,729/5,180 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 21,393.38
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