Finding the Third Proportional to 5,294 and 7,931
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,294 and 7,931 is: 11,881.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,294 : 7,931 = 7,931 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,294/7,931 = 7,931/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,294x = 7,931 × 7,931 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,294x = 62,900,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,900,761/5,294 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,881.52
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