Finding the Third Proportional to 5,420 and 8,188
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,420 and 8,188 is: 12,369.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,420 : 8,188 = 8,188 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,420/8,188 = 8,188/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,420x = 8,188 × 8,188 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,420x = 67,043,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 67,043,344/5,420 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,369.62
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