Finding the Third Proportional to 5,292 and 10,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,292 and 10,104 is: 19,291.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,292 : 10,104 = 10,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,292/10,104 = 10,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,292x = 10,104 × 10,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,292x = 102,090,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,090,816/5,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,291.54
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