Finding the Third Proportional to 3,294 and 5,409
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,294 and 5,409 is: 8,881.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,294 : 5,409 = 5,409 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,294/5,409 = 5,409/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,294x = 5,409 × 5,409 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,294x = 29,257,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,257,281/3,294 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,881.99
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