Finding the Third Proportional to 2,890 and 6,140
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,890 and 6,140 is: 13,044.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,890 : 6,140 = 6,140 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,890/6,140 = 6,140/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,890x = 6,140 × 6,140 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,890x = 37,699,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,699,600/2,890 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 13,044.84
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