Finding the Third Proportional to 2,319 and 3,478.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,319 and 3,478.50 is: 5,217.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,319 : 3,478.50 = 3,478.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,319/3,478.50 = 3,478.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,319x = 3,478.50 × 3,478.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,319x = 12,099,962.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,099,962.25/2,319 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,217.75
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