Finding the Third Proportional to 5,194 and 8,001
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,194 and 8,001 is: 12,324.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,194 : 8,001 = 8,001 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,194/8,001 = 8,001/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,194x = 8,001 × 8,001 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,194x = 64,016,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,016,001/5,194 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,324.99
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