Finding the Third Proportional to 2,864 and 6,079
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,864 and 6,079 is: 12,903.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,864 : 6,079 = 6,079 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,864/6,079 = 6,079/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,864x = 6,079 × 6,079 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,864x = 36,954,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,954,241/2,864 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,903.02
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