Finding the Third Proportional to 5,454 and 8,172
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,454 and 8,172 is: 12,244.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,454 : 8,172 = 8,172 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,454/8,172 = 8,172/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,454x = 8,172 × 8,172 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,454x = 66,781,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 66,781,584/5,454 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,244.51
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