Finding the Third Proportional to 2,446 and 5,258
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,446 and 5,258 is: 11,302.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,446 : 5,258 = 5,258 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,446/5,258 = 5,258/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,446x = 5,258 × 5,258 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,446x = 27,646,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,646,564/2,446 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,302.77
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