Finding the Third Proportional to 3,338 and 5,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,338 and 5,244 is: 8,238.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,338 : 5,244 = 5,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,338/5,244 = 5,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,338x = 5,244 × 5,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,338x = 27,499,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,499,536/3,338 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,238.33
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