Finding the Third Proportional to 2,513 and 5,837
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,513 and 5,837 is: 13,557.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,513 : 5,837 = 5,837 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,513/5,837 = 5,837/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,513x = 5,837 × 5,837 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,513x = 34,070,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,070,569/2,513 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 13,557.73
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