Finding the Third Proportional to 5,325 and 10,911
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,325 and 10,911 is: 22,356.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,325 : 10,911 = 10,911 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,325/10,911 = 10,911/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,325x = 10,911 × 10,911 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,325x = 119,049,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 119,049,921/5,325 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,356.79
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