Finding the Third Proportional to 3,460 and 5,334
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,460 and 5,334 is: 8,222.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,460 : 5,334 = 5,334 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,460/5,334 = 5,334/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,460x = 5,334 × 5,334 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,460x = 28,451,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,451,556/3,460 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,222.99
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