Finding the Third Proportional to 2,516 and 3,998
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,516 and 3,998 is: 6,352.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,516 : 3,998 = 3,998 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,516/3,998 = 3,998/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,516x = 3,998 × 3,998 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,516x = 15,984,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,984,004/2,516 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,352.94
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