Finding the Third Proportional to 5,654 and 7,329
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,654 and 7,329 is: 9,500.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,654 : 7,329 = 7,329 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,654/7,329 = 7,329/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,654x = 7,329 × 7,329 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,654x = 53,714,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,714,241/5,654 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,500.22
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