Finding the Third Proportional to 5,724 and 12,198
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,724 and 12,198 is: 25,994.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,724 : 12,198 = 12,198 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,724/12,198 = 12,198/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,724x = 12,198 × 12,198 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,724x = 148,791,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 148,791,204/5,724 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 25,994.27
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