Finding the Third Proportional to 2,318 and 5,032
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,318 and 5,032 is: 10,923.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,318 : 5,032 = 5,032 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,318/5,032 = 5,032/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,318x = 5,032 × 5,032 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,318x = 25,321,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,321,024/2,318 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,923.65
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