Finding the Third Proportional to 3,198 and 5,016
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,198 and 5,016 is: 7,867.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,198 : 5,016 = 5,016 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,198/5,016 = 5,016/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,198x = 5,016 × 5,016 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,198x = 25,160,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,160,256/3,198 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,867.50
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