Finding the Third Proportional to 5,434 and 11,909
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,434 and 11,909 is: 26,099.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,434 : 11,909 = 11,909 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,434/11,909 = 11,909/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,434x = 11,909 × 11,909 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,434x = 141,824,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,824,281/5,434 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 26,099.43
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