Finding the Third Proportional to 5,429 and 11,749
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,429 and 11,749 is: 25,426.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,429 : 11,749 = 11,749 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,429/11,749 = 11,749/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,429x = 11,749 × 11,749 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,429x = 138,039,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,039,001/5,429 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 25,426.23
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