Finding the Third Proportional to 5,806 and 12,302
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,806 and 12,302 is: 26,066.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,806 : 12,302 = 12,302 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,806/12,302 = 12,302/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,806x = 12,302 × 12,302 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,806x = 151,339,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 151,339,204/5,806 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 26,066.00
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