Finding the Third Proportional to 5,942 and 8,913
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,942 and 8,913 is: 13,369.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,942 : 8,913 = 8,913 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,942/8,913 = 8,913/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,942x = 8,913 × 8,913 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,942x = 79,441,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 79,441,569/5,942 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 13,369.50
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