Finding the Third Proportional to 5,863 and 10,427
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,863 and 10,427 is: 18,543.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,863 : 10,427 = 10,427 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,863/10,427 = 10,427/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,863x = 10,427 × 10,427 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,863x = 108,722,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,722,329/5,863 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 18,543.81
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