Finding the Third Proportional to 5,228 and 7,650
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,228 and 7,650 is: 11,194.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,228 : 7,650 = 7,650 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,228/7,650 = 7,650/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,228x = 7,650 × 7,650 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,228x = 58,522,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,522,500/5,228 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,194.05
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