Finding the Third Proportional to 5,881 and 12,246
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,881 and 12,246 is: 25,499.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,881 : 12,246 = 12,246 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,881/12,246 = 12,246/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,881x = 12,246 × 12,246 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,881x = 149,964,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 149,964,516/5,881 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 25,499.83
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