Finding the Third Proportional to 2,558 and 3,435
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,558 and 3,435 is: 4,612.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,558 : 3,435 = 3,435 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,558/3,435 = 3,435/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,558x = 3,435 × 3,435 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,558x = 11,799,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,799,225/2,558 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,612.68
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