Finding the Third Proportional to 5,552 and 12,074
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,552 and 12,074 is: 26,257.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,552 : 12,074 = 12,074 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,552/12,074 = 12,074/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,552x = 12,074 × 12,074 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,552x = 145,781,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 145,781,476/5,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 26,257.47
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