Finding the Third Proportional to 5,390 and 13,295
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,390 and 13,295 is: 32,793.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,390 : 13,295 = 13,295 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,390/13,295 = 13,295/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,390x = 13,295 × 13,295 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,390x = 176,757,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 176,757,025/5,390 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 32,793.51
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