Finding the Third Proportional to 5,976 and 12,770
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,976 and 12,770 is: 27,287.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,976 : 12,770 = 12,770 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,976/12,770 = 12,770/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,976x = 12,770 × 12,770 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,976x = 163,072,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 163,072,900/5,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,287.97
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