Finding the Third Proportional to 3,036 and 5,068
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,036 and 5,068 is: 8,460.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,036 : 5,068 = 5,068 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,036/5,068 = 5,068/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,036x = 5,068 × 5,068 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,036x = 25,684,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,684,624/3,036 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,460.02
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