Finding the Third Proportional to 5,945 and 13,025
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,945 and 13,025 is: 28,536.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,945 : 13,025 = 13,025 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,945/13,025 = 13,025/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,945x = 13,025 × 13,025 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,945x = 169,650,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 169,650,625/5,945 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,536.69
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