Finding the Third Proportional to 5,320 and 11,364
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,320 and 11,364 is: 24,274.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,320 : 11,364 = 11,364 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,320/11,364 = 11,364/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,320x = 11,364 × 11,364 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,320x = 129,140,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,140,496/5,320 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 24,274.53
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