Finding the Third Proportional to 5,472 and 11,866.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,472 and 11,866.50 is: 25,733.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,472 : 11,866.50 = 11,866.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,472/11,866.50 = 11,866.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,472x = 11,866.50 × 11,866.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,472x = 140,813,822.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,813,822.25/5,472 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 25,733.52
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