Finding the Third Proportional to 3,524 and 5,508
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,524 and 5,508 is: 8,608.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,524 : 5,508 = 5,508 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,524/5,508 = 5,508/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,524x = 5,508 × 5,508 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,524x = 30,338,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,338,064/3,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,608.99
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