Finding the Third Proportional to 5,886 and 8,605
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,886 and 8,605 is: 12,580.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,886 : 8,605 = 8,605 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,886/8,605 = 8,605/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,886x = 8,605 × 8,605 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,886x = 74,046,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 74,046,025/5,886 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,580.02
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