Finding the Third Proportional to 3,364 and 5,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,364 and 5,104 is: 7,744
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,364 : 5,104 = 5,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,364/5,104 = 5,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,364x = 5,104 × 5,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,364x = 26,050,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,050,816/3,364 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,744
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