Finding the Third Proportional to 2,601 and 4,131
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,601 and 4,131 is: 6,561
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,601 : 4,131 = 4,131 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,601/4,131 = 4,131/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,601x = 4,131 × 4,131 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,601x = 17,065,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,065,161/2,601 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,561
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