Finding the Third Proportional to 2,349 and 5,058
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,349 and 5,058 is: 10,891.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,349 : 5,058 = 5,058 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,349/5,058 = 5,058/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,349x = 5,058 × 5,058 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,349x = 25,583,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,583,364/2,349 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,891.17
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