Finding the Third Proportional to 2,101.50 and 4,527
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,101.50 and 4,527 is: 9,751.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,101.50 : 4,527 = 4,527 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,101.50/4,527 = 4,527/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,101.50x = 4,527 × 4,527 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,101.50x = 20,493,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,493,729/2,101.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,751.95
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