Finding the Third Proportional to 2,438 and 5,292
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,438 and 5,292 is: 11,486.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,438 : 5,292 = 5,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,438/5,292 = 5,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,438x = 5,292 × 5,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,438x = 28,005,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,005,264/2,438 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,486.98
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