Finding the Third Proportional to 2,150 and 3,217
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,150 and 3,217 is: 4,813.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,150 : 3,217 = 3,217 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,150/3,217 = 3,217/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,150x = 3,217 × 3,217 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,150x = 10,349,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,349,089/2,150 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,813.53
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