Finding the Third Proportional to 5,498 and 8,294.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,498 and 8,294.50 is: 12,513.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,498 : 8,294.50 = 8,294.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,498/8,294.50 = 8,294.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,498x = 8,294.50 × 8,294.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,498x = 68,798,730.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 68,798,730.25/5,498 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,513.41
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