Finding the Third Proportional to 5,644 and 12,381
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,644 and 12,381 is: 27,159.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,644 : 12,381 = 12,381 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,644/12,381 = 12,381/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,644x = 12,381 × 12,381 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,644x = 153,289,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 153,289,161/5,644 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,159.67
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