Finding the Third Proportional to 1,758 and 3,051
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,758 and 3,051 is: 5,294.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,758 : 3,051 = 3,051 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,758/3,051 = 3,051/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,758x = 3,051 × 3,051 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,758x = 9,308,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,308,601/1,758 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,294.99
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