Finding the Third Proportional to 5,549 and 11,779
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,549 and 11,779 is: 25,003.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,549 : 11,779 = 11,779 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,549/11,779 = 11,779/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,549x = 11,779 × 11,779 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,549x = 138,744,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,744,841/5,549 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 25,003.58
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