Finding the Third Proportional to 5,502 and 8,253
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,502 and 8,253 is: 12,379.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,502 : 8,253 = 8,253 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,502/8,253 = 8,253/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,502x = 8,253 × 8,253 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,502x = 68,112,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 68,112,009/5,502 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,379.50
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