Finding the Third Proportional to 2,628 and 3,737
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,628 and 3,737 is: 5,313.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,628 : 3,737 = 3,737 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,628/3,737 = 3,737/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,628x = 3,737 × 3,737 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,628x = 13,965,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,965,169/2,628 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,313.99
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