Finding the Third Proportional to 5,775 and 12,473
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,775 and 12,473 is: 26,939.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,775 : 12,473 = 12,473 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,775/12,473 = 12,473/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,775x = 12,473 × 12,473 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,775x = 155,575,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,575,729/5,775 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 26,939.52
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