Finding the Third Proportional to 5,270 and 11,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,270 and 11,348 is: 24,435.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,270 : 11,348 = 11,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,270/11,348 = 11,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,270x = 11,348 × 11,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,270x = 128,777,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,777,104/5,270 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 24,435.88
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