Finding the Third Proportional to 5,342 and 11,473
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,342 and 11,473 is: 24,640.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,342 : 11,473 = 11,473 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,342/11,473 = 11,473/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,342x = 11,473 × 11,473 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,342x = 131,629,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 131,629,729/5,342 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 24,640.53
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