Finding the Third Proportional to 2,331 and 5,086
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,331 and 5,086 is: 11,097.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,331 : 5,086 = 5,086 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,331/5,086 = 5,086/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,331x = 5,086 × 5,086 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,331x = 25,867,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,867,396/2,331 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,097.12
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