Finding the Third Proportional to 2,316 and 3,474
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,316 and 3,474 is: 5,211
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,316 : 3,474 = 3,474 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,316/3,474 = 3,474/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,316x = 3,474 × 3,474 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,316x = 12,068,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,068,676/2,316 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,211
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