Finding the Third Proportional to 3,532 and 5,238
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,532 and 5,238 is: 7,768.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,532 : 5,238 = 5,238 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,532/5,238 = 5,238/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,532x = 5,238 × 5,238 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,532x = 27,436,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,436,644/3,532 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,768.02
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