Finding the Third Proportional to 5,552 and 8,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,552 and 8,344 is: 12,540.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,552 : 8,344 = 8,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,552/8,344 = 8,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,552x = 8,344 × 8,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,552x = 69,622,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69,622,336/5,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,540.05
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