Finding the Third Proportional to 5,252 and 11,110
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,252 and 11,110 is: 23,501.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,252 : 11,110 = 11,110 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,252/11,110 = 11,110/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,252x = 11,110 × 11,110 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,252x = 123,432,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,432,100/5,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,501.92
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