Finding the Third Proportional to 5,846 and 8,830
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,846 and 8,830 is: 13,337.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,846 : 8,830 = 8,830 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,846/8,830 = 8,830/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,846x = 8,830 × 8,830 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,846x = 77,968,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 77,968,900/5,846 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 13,337.14
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