Finding the Third Proportional to 5,646 and 8,725
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,646 and 8,725 is: 13,483.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,646 : 8,725 = 8,725 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,646/8,725 = 8,725/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,646x = 8,725 × 8,725 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,646x = 76,125,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,125,625/5,646 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 13,483.11
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