Finding the Third Proportional to 5,314 and 7,816
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,314 and 7,816 is: 11,496.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,314 : 7,816 = 7,816 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,314/7,816 = 7,816/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,314x = 7,816 × 7,816 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,314x = 61,089,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,089,856/5,314 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,496.02
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