Finding the Third Proportional to 5,760 and 11,520
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,760 and 11,520 is: 23,040
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,760 : 11,520 = 11,520 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,760/11,520 = 11,520/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,760x = 11,520 × 11,520 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,760x = 132,710,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,710,400/5,760 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,040
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