Finding the Third Proportional to 5,736 and 12,552
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,736 and 12,552 is: 27,467.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,736 : 12,552 = 12,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,736/12,552 = 12,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,736x = 12,552 × 12,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,736x = 157,552,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 157,552,704/5,736 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,467.35
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