Finding the Third Proportional to 5,298 and 11,325
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,298 and 11,325 is: 24,208.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,298 : 11,325 = 11,325 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,298/11,325 = 11,325/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,298x = 11,325 × 11,325 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,298x = 128,255,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,255,625/5,298 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 24,208.31
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