Finding the Third Proportional to 5,764 and 8,698
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,764 and 8,698 is: 13,125.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,764 : 8,698 = 8,698 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,764/8,698 = 8,698/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,764x = 8,698 × 8,698 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,764x = 75,655,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,655,204/5,764 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 13,125.47
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