Finding the Third Proportional to 5,534 and 8,301
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,534 and 8,301 is: 12,451.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,534 : 8,301 = 8,301 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,534/8,301 = 8,301/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,534x = 8,301 × 8,301 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,534x = 68,906,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 68,906,601/5,534 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,451.50
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