Finding the Third Proportional to 5,313 and 11,233.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,313 and 11,233.50 is: 23,751.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,313 : 11,233.50 = 11,233.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,313/11,233.50 = 11,233.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,313x = 11,233.50 × 11,233.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,313x = 126,191,522.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,191,522.25/5,313 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,751.46
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