Finding the Third Proportional to 5,295 and 11,318
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,295 and 11,318 is: 24,192.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,295 : 11,318 = 11,318 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,295/11,318 = 11,318/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,295x = 11,318 × 11,318 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,295x = 128,097,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,097,124/5,295 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 24,192.09
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