Finding the Third Proportional to 5,843 and 12,506
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,843 and 12,506 is: 26,767.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,843 : 12,506 = 12,506 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,843/12,506 = 12,506/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,843x = 12,506 × 12,506 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,843x = 156,400,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 156,400,036/5,843 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 26,767.08
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