Finding the Third Proportional to 5,614 and 12,095
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,614 and 12,095 is: 26,057.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,614 : 12,095 = 12,095 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,614/12,095 = 12,095/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,614x = 12,095 × 12,095 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,614x = 146,289,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 146,289,025/5,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 26,057.90
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