Finding the Third Proportional to 3,053 and 4,212
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,053 and 4,212 is: 5,810.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,053 : 4,212 = 4,212 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,053/4,212 = 4,212/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,053x = 4,212 × 4,212 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,053x = 17,740,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,740,944/3,053 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,810.99
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