Finding the Third Proportional to 2,011 and 3,200
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,011 and 3,200 is: 5,091.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,011 : 3,200 = 3,200 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,011/3,200 = 3,200/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,011x = 3,200 × 3,200 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,011x = 10,240,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,240,000/2,011 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,091.99
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