Finding the Third Proportional to 5,567 and 12,107
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,567 and 12,107 is: 26,330.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,567 : 12,107 = 12,107 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,567/12,107 = 12,107/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,567x = 12,107 × 12,107 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,567x = 146,579,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 146,579,449/5,567 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 26,330.06
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