Finding the Third Proportional to 2,457 and 5,346
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,457 and 5,346 is: 11,631.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,457 : 5,346 = 5,346 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,457/5,346 = 5,346/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,457x = 5,346 × 5,346 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,457x = 28,579,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,579,716/2,457 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,631.96
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