Finding the Third Proportional to 5,289.50 and 11,264
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,289.50 and 11,264 is: 23,986.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,289.50 : 11,264 = 11,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,289.50/11,264 = 11,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,289.50x = 11,264 × 11,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,289.50x = 126,877,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,877,696/5,289.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,986.71
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