Finding the Third Proportional to 2,477 and 3,641
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,477 and 3,641 is: 5,351.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,477 : 3,641 = 3,641 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,477/3,641 = 3,641/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,477x = 3,641 × 3,641 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,477x = 13,256,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,256,881/2,477 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,351.99
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