Finding the Third Proportional to 5,542 and 7,029
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,542 and 7,029 is: 8,914.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,542 : 7,029 = 7,029 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,542/7,029 = 7,029/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,542x = 7,029 × 7,029 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,542x = 49,406,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,406,841/5,542 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,914.98
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