Finding the Third Proportional to 3,354 and 5,034
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,354 and 5,034 is: 7,555.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,354 : 5,034 = 5,034 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,354/5,034 = 5,034/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,354x = 5,034 × 5,034 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,354x = 25,341,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,341,156/3,354 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,555.50
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