Finding the Third Proportional to 2,914 and 3,711
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,914 and 3,711 is: 4,725.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,914 : 3,711 = 3,711 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,914/3,711 = 3,711/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,914x = 3,711 × 3,711 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,914x = 13,771,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,771,521/2,914 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,725.99
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