Finding the Third Proportional to 2,338 and 5,107
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,338 and 5,107 is: 11,155.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,338 : 5,107 = 5,107 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,338/5,107 = 5,107/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,338x = 5,107 × 5,107 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,338x = 26,081,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,081,449/2,338 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,155.45
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