Finding the Third Proportional to 2,514 and 5,412
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,514 and 5,412 is: 11,650.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,514 : 5,412 = 5,412 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,514/5,412 = 5,412/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,514x = 5,412 × 5,412 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,514x = 29,289,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,289,744/2,514 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,650.65
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