Finding the Third Proportional to 5,577 and 11,013
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,577 and 11,013 is: 21,747.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,577 : 11,013 = 11,013 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,577/11,013 = 11,013/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,577x = 11,013 × 11,013 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,577x = 121,286,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,286,169/5,577 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 21,747.56
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