Finding the Third Proportional to 5,410 and 11,016
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,410 and 11,016 is: 22,431.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,410 : 11,016 = 11,016 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,410/11,016 = 11,016/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,410x = 11,016 × 11,016 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,410x = 121,352,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,352,256/5,410 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,431.10
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