Finding the Third Proportional to 5,625 and 12,375
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,625 and 12,375 is: 27,225
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,625 : 12,375 = 12,375 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,625/12,375 = 12,375/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,625x = 12,375 × 12,375 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,625x = 153,140,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 153,140,625/5,625 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,225
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