Finding the Third Proportional to 2,258 and 3,366
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,258 and 3,366 is: 5,017.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,258 : 3,366 = 3,366 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,258/3,366 = 3,366/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,258x = 3,366 × 3,366 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,258x = 11,329,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,329,956/2,258 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,017.70
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