Finding the Third Proportional to 2,768 and 3,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,768 and 3,136 is: 3,552.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,768 : 3,136 = 3,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,768/3,136 = 3,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,768x = 3,136 × 3,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,768x = 9,834,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,834,496/2,768 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,552.92
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