Finding the Third Proportional to 5,520 and 8,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,520 and 8,424 is: 12,855.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,520 : 8,424 = 8,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,520/8,424 = 8,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,520x = 8,424 × 8,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,520x = 70,963,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,963,776/5,520 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,855.76
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