Finding the Third Proportional to 5,704 and 12,257
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,704 and 12,257 is: 26,338.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,704 : 12,257 = 12,257 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,704/12,257 = 12,257/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,704x = 12,257 × 12,257 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,704x = 150,234,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 150,234,049/5,704 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 26,338.37
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