Finding the Third Proportional to 5,670 and 12,303
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,670 and 12,303 is: 26,695.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,670 : 12,303 = 12,303 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,670/12,303 = 12,303/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,670x = 12,303 × 12,303 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,670x = 151,363,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 151,363,809/5,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 26,695.56
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