Finding the Third Proportional to 2,634 and 3,663
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,634 and 3,663 is: 5,093.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,634 : 3,663 = 3,663 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,634/3,663 = 3,663/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,634x = 3,663 × 3,663 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,634x = 13,417,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,417,569/2,634 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,093.99
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