Finding the Third Proportional to 2,104 and 2,805
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,104 and 2,805 is: 3,739.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,104 : 2,805 = 2,805 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,104/2,805 = 2,805/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,104x = 2,805 × 2,805 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,104x = 7,868,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,868,025/2,104 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,739.56
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