Finding the Third Proportional to 5,486 and 12,070
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,486 and 12,070 is: 26,555.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,486 : 12,070 = 12,070 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,486/12,070 = 12,070/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,486x = 12,070 × 12,070 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,486x = 145,684,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 145,684,900/5,486 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 26,555.76
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