Finding the Third Proportional to 2,621 and 5,719
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,621 and 5,719 is: 12,478.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,621 : 5,719 = 5,719 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,621/5,719 = 5,719/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,621x = 5,719 × 5,719 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,621x = 32,706,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,706,961/2,621 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,478.81
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