Finding the Third Proportional to 3,264 and 5,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,264 and 5,304 is: 8,619
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,264 : 5,304 = 5,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,264/5,304 = 5,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,264x = 5,304 × 5,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,264x = 28,132,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,132,416/3,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,619
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