Finding the Third Proportional to 5,760 and 8,692
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,760 and 8,692 is: 13,116.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,760 : 8,692 = 8,692 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,760/8,692 = 8,692/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,760x = 8,692 × 8,692 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,760x = 75,550,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,550,864/5,760 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 13,116.47
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