Finding the Third Proportional to 2,502 and 5,838
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,502 and 5,838 is: 13,622
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,502 : 5,838 = 5,838 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,502/5,838 = 5,838/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,502x = 5,838 × 5,838 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,502x = 34,082,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,082,244/2,502 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 13,622
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