Finding the Third Proportional to 2,513 and 2,756
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,513 and 2,756 is: 3,022.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,513 : 2,756 = 2,756 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,513/2,756 = 2,756/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,513x = 2,756 × 2,756 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,513x = 7,595,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,595,536/2,513 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,022.50
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