Finding the Third Proportional to 5,314 and 11,492
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,314 and 11,492 is: 24,852.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,314 : 11,492 = 11,492 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,314/11,492 = 11,492/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,314x = 11,492 × 11,492 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,314x = 132,066,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,066,064/5,314 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 24,852.48
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