Finding the Third Proportional to 2,315 and 3,473
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,315 and 3,473 is: 5,210.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,315 : 3,473 = 3,473 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,315/3,473 = 3,473/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,315x = 3,473 × 3,473 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,315x = 12,061,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,061,729/2,315 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,210.25
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