Finding the Third Proportional to 3,218 and 5,924
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,218 and 5,924 is: 10,905.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,218 : 5,924 = 5,924 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,218/5,924 = 5,924/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,218x = 5,924 × 5,924 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,218x = 35,093,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,093,776/3,218 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,905.46
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