Finding the Third Proportional to 5,220 and 11,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,220 and 11,304 is: 24,479.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,220 : 11,304 = 11,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,220/11,304 = 11,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,220x = 11,304 × 11,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,220x = 127,780,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,780,416/5,220 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 24,479.01
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