Finding the Third Proportional to 2,462 and 5,335
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,462 and 5,335 is: 11,560.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,462 : 5,335 = 5,335 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,462/5,335 = 5,335/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,462x = 5,335 × 5,335 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,462x = 28,462,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,462,225/2,462 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,560.61
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