Finding the Third Proportional to 2,494 and 5,396
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,494 and 5,396 is: 11,674.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,494 : 5,396 = 5,396 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,494/5,396 = 5,396/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,494x = 5,396 × 5,396 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,494x = 29,116,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,116,816/2,494 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,674.75
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