Finding the Third Proportional to 5,603 and 9,134
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,603 and 9,134 is: 14,890.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,603 : 9,134 = 9,134 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,603/9,134 = 9,134/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,603x = 9,134 × 9,134 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,603x = 83,429,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,429,956/5,603 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 14,890.23
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