Finding the Third Proportional to 5,595 and 11,190
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,595 and 11,190 is: 22,380
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,595 : 11,190 = 11,190 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,595/11,190 = 11,190/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,595x = 11,190 × 11,190 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,595x = 125,216,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,216,100/5,595 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,380
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