Finding the Third Proportional to 5,984 and 12,212
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,984 and 12,212 is: 24,921.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,984 : 12,212 = 12,212 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,984/12,212 = 12,212/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,984x = 12,212 × 12,212 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,984x = 149,132,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 149,132,944/5,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 24,921.95
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