Finding the Third Proportional to 2,550 and 5,378
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,550 and 5,378 is: 11,342.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,550 : 5,378 = 5,378 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,550/5,378 = 5,378/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,550x = 5,378 × 5,378 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,550x = 28,922,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,922,884/2,550 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,342.31
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