Finding the Third Proportional to 2,615 and 3,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,615 and 3,800 is: 5,521.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,615 : 3,800 = 3,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,615/3,800 = 3,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,615x = 3,800 × 3,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,615x = 14,440,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,440,000/2,615 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,521.99
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