Finding the Third Proportional to 5,340 and 8,377
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,340 and 8,377 is: 13,141.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,340 : 8,377 = 8,377 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,340/8,377 = 8,377/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,340x = 8,377 × 8,377 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,340x = 70,174,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,174,129/5,340 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 13,141.22
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