Finding the Third Proportional to 5,348 and 7,500
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,348 and 7,500 is: 10,517.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,348 : 7,500 = 7,500 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,348/7,500 = 7,500/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,348x = 7,500 × 7,500 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,348x = 56,250,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,250,000/5,348 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,517.95
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