Finding the Third Proportional to 5,610 and 8,415
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,610 and 8,415 is: 12,622.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,610 : 8,415 = 8,415 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,610/8,415 = 8,415/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,610x = 8,415 × 8,415 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,610x = 70,812,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,812,225/5,610 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,622.50
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