Finding the Third Proportional to 2,450 and 3,559
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,450 and 3,559 is: 5,169.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,450 : 3,559 = 3,559 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,450/3,559 = 3,559/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,450x = 3,559 × 3,559 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,450x = 12,666,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,666,481/2,450 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,169.99
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