Finding the Third Proportional to 5,698 and 7,670
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,698 and 7,670 is: 10,324.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,698 : 7,670 = 7,670 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,698/7,670 = 7,670/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,698x = 7,670 × 7,670 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,698x = 58,828,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,828,900/5,698 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,324.48
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