Finding the Third Proportional to 5,512 and 11,870
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,512 and 11,870 is: 25,561.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,512 : 11,870 = 11,870 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,512/11,870 = 11,870/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,512x = 11,870 × 11,870 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,512x = 140,896,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,896,900/5,512 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 25,561.85
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