Finding the Third Proportional to 5,652 and 11,754
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,652 and 11,754 is: 24,443.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,652 : 11,754 = 11,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,652/11,754 = 11,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,652x = 11,754 × 11,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,652x = 138,156,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,156,516/5,652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 24,443.83
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