Finding the Third Proportional to 5,244 and 7,764
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,244 and 7,764 is: 11,494.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,244 : 7,764 = 7,764 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,244/7,764 = 7,764/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,244x = 7,764 × 7,764 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,244x = 60,279,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,279,696/5,244 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,494.98
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