Finding the Third Proportional to 5,746 and 12,412
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,746 and 12,412 is: 26,811.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,746 : 12,412 = 12,412 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,746/12,412 = 12,412/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,746x = 12,412 × 12,412 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,746x = 154,057,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 154,057,744/5,746 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 26,811.30
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