Finding the Third Proportional to 5,430 and 8,142
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,430 and 8,142 is: 12,208.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,430 : 8,142 = 8,142 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,430/8,142 = 8,142/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,430x = 8,142 × 8,142 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,430x = 66,292,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 66,292,164/5,430 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,208.50
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