Finding the Third Proportional to 5,696 and 8,544
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,696 and 8,544 is: 12,816
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,696 : 8,544 = 8,544 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,696/8,544 = 8,544/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,696x = 8,544 × 8,544 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,696x = 72,999,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,999,936/5,696 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,816
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