Finding the Third Proportional to 5,316 and 7,974
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,316 and 7,974 is: 11,961
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,316 : 7,974 = 7,974 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,316/7,974 = 7,974/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,316x = 7,974 × 7,974 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,316x = 63,584,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,584,676/5,316 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,961
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