Finding the Third Proportional to 5,349 and 9,537
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,349 and 9,537 is: 17,003.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,349 : 9,537 = 9,537 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,349/9,537 = 9,537/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,349x = 9,537 × 9,537 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,349x = 90,954,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 90,954,369/5,349 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 17,003.99
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