Finding the Third Proportional to 5,550 and 11,726
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,550 and 11,726 is: 24,774.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,550 : 11,726 = 11,726 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,550/11,726 = 11,726/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,550x = 11,726 × 11,726 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,550x = 137,499,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,499,076/5,550 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 24,774.61
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