Finding the Third Proportional to 5,752 and 12,557
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,752 and 12,557 is: 27,412.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,752 : 12,557 = 12,557 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,752/12,557 = 12,557/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,752x = 12,557 × 12,557 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,752x = 157,678,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 157,678,249/5,752 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,412.77
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