Finding the Third Proportional to 2,151 and 3,256
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,151 and 3,256 is: 4,928.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,151 : 3,256 = 3,256 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,151/3,256 = 3,256/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,151x = 3,256 × 3,256 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,151x = 10,601,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,601,536/2,151 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,928.65
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