Finding the Third Proportional to 1,998 and 3,267
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,998 and 3,267 is: 5,341.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,998 : 3,267 = 3,267 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,998/3,267 = 3,267/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,998x = 3,267 × 3,267 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,998x = 10,673,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,673,289/1,998 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,341.99
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