Finding the Third Proportional to 5,816 and 9,370
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,816 and 9,370 is: 15,095.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,816 : 9,370 = 9,370 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,816/9,370 = 9,370/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,816x = 9,370 × 9,370 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,816x = 87,796,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,796,900/5,816 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,095.75
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