Finding the Third Proportional to 5,658 and 7,602
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,658 and 7,602 is: 10,213.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,658 : 7,602 = 7,602 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,658/7,602 = 7,602/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,658x = 7,602 × 7,602 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,658x = 57,790,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,790,404/5,658 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,213.93
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