Finding the Third Proportional to 2,127 and 3,301
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,127 and 3,301 is: 5,122.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,127 : 3,301 = 3,301 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,127/3,301 = 3,301/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,127x = 3,301 × 3,301 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,127x = 10,896,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,896,601/2,127 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,122.99
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