Finding the Third Proportional to 5,846 and 12,628
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,846 and 12,628 is: 27,277.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,846 : 12,628 = 12,628 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,846/12,628 = 12,628/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,846x = 12,628 × 12,628 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,846x = 159,466,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 159,466,384/5,846 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,277.86
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