Finding the Third Proportional to 2,203 and 3,628
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,203 and 3,628 is: 5,974.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,203 : 3,628 = 3,628 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,203/3,628 = 3,628/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,203x = 3,628 × 3,628 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,203x = 13,162,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,162,384/2,203 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,974.75
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