Finding the Third Proportional to 5,361 and 11,673
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,361 and 11,673 is: 25,416.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,361 : 11,673 = 11,673 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,361/11,673 = 11,673/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,361x = 11,673 × 11,673 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,361x = 136,258,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,258,929/5,361 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 25,416.70
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