Finding the Third Proportional to 5,962 and 8,516
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,962 and 8,516 is: 12,164.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,962 : 8,516 = 8,516 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,962/8,516 = 8,516/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,962x = 8,516 × 8,516 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,962x = 72,522,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,522,256/5,962 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,164.08
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