Finding the Third Proportional to 5,438 and 11,512
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,438 and 11,512 is: 24,370.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,438 : 11,512 = 11,512 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,438/11,512 = 11,512/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,438x = 11,512 × 11,512 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,438x = 132,526,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,526,144/5,438 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 24,370.38
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