Finding the Third Proportional to 5,565 and 11,670
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,565 and 11,670 is: 24,472.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,565 : 11,670 = 11,670 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,565/11,670 = 11,670/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,565x = 11,670 × 11,670 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,565x = 136,188,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,188,900/5,565 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 24,472.40
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