Finding the Third Proportional to 5,301 and 11,340
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,301 and 11,340 is: 24,258.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,301 : 11,340 = 11,340 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,301/11,340 = 11,340/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,301x = 11,340 × 11,340 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,301x = 128,595,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,595,600/5,301 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 24,258.74
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