Finding the Third Proportional to 5,744 and 13,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,744 and 13,776 is: 33,039.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,744 : 13,776 = 13,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,744/13,776 = 13,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,744x = 13,776 × 13,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,744x = 189,778,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 189,778,176/5,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 33,039.38
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