Finding the Third Proportional to 5,974 and 9,083
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,974 and 9,083 is: 13,809.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,974 : 9,083 = 9,083 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,974/9,083 = 9,083/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,974x = 9,083 × 9,083 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,974x = 82,500,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 82,500,889/5,974 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 13,809.99
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