Finding the Third Proportional to 2,512 and 5,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,512 and 5,136 is: 10,500.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,512 : 5,136 = 5,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,512/5,136 = 5,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,512x = 5,136 × 5,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,512x = 26,378,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,378,496/2,512 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,500.99
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