Finding the Third Proportional to 5,963 and 8,850
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,963 and 8,850 is: 13,134.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,963 : 8,850 = 8,850 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,963/8,850 = 8,850/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,963x = 8,850 × 8,850 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,963x = 78,322,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 78,322,500/5,963 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 13,134.75
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