Finding the Third Proportional to 2,354 and 3,639
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,354 and 3,639 is: 5,625.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,354 : 3,639 = 3,639 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,354/3,639 = 3,639/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,354x = 3,639 × 3,639 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,354x = 13,242,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,242,321/2,354 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,625.45
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