Finding the Third Proportional to 5,712 and 8,568
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,712 and 8,568 is: 12,852
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,712 : 8,568 = 8,568 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,712/8,568 = 8,568/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,712x = 8,568 × 8,568 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,712x = 73,410,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 73,410,624/5,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,852
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