Finding the Third Proportional to 5,416 and 11,024
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,416 and 11,024 is: 22,438.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,416 : 11,024 = 11,024 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,416/11,024 = 11,024/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,416x = 11,024 × 11,024 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,416x = 121,528,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,528,576/5,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,438.81
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