Finding the Third Proportional to 5,658 and 12,432
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,658 and 12,432 is: 27,316.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,658 : 12,432 = 12,432 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,658/12,432 = 12,432/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,658x = 12,432 × 12,432 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,658x = 154,554,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 154,554,624/5,658 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,316.12
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