Finding the Third Proportional to 2,131 and 3,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,131 and 3,304 is: 5,122.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,131 : 3,304 = 3,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,131/3,304 = 3,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,131x = 3,304 × 3,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,131x = 10,916,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,916,416/2,131 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,122.67
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