Finding the Third Proportional to 5,864 and 8,574
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,864 and 8,574 is: 12,536.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,864 : 8,574 = 8,574 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,864/8,574 = 8,574/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,864x = 8,574 × 8,574 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,864x = 73,513,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 73,513,476/5,864 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,536.40
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