Finding the Third Proportional to 5,293 and 11,314
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,293 and 11,314 is: 24,184.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,293 : 11,314 = 11,314 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,293/11,314 = 11,314/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,293x = 11,314 × 11,314 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,293x = 128,006,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,006,596/5,293 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 24,184.13
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