Finding the Third Proportional to 2,187 and 2,511
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,187 and 2,511 is: 2,883
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,187 : 2,511 = 2,511 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,187/2,511 = 2,511/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,187x = 2,511 × 2,511 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,187x = 6,305,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,305,121/2,187 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,883
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