Finding the Third Proportional to 2,133 and 4,153
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,133 and 4,153 is: 8,085.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,133 : 4,153 = 4,153 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,133/4,153 = 4,153/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,133x = 4,153 × 4,153 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,133x = 17,247,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,247,409/2,133 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,085.99
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