Finding the Third Proportional to 3,214 and 3,558
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,214 and 3,558 is: 3,938.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,214 : 3,558 = 3,558 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,214/3,558 = 3,558/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,214x = 3,558 × 3,558 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,214x = 12,659,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,659,364/3,214 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,938.82
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