Finding the Third Proportional to 5,329 and 11,630
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,329 and 11,630 is: 25,381.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,329 : 11,630 = 11,630 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,329/11,630 = 11,630/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,329x = 11,630 × 11,630 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,329x = 135,256,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,256,900/5,329 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 25,381.29
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