Finding the Third Proportional to 5,901 and 11,802
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,901 and 11,802 is: 23,604
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,901 : 11,802 = 11,802 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,901/11,802 = 11,802/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,901x = 11,802 × 11,802 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,901x = 139,287,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 139,287,204/5,901 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,604
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