Finding the Third Proportional to 3,594 and 5,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,594 and 5,424 is: 8,185.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,594 : 5,424 = 5,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,594/5,424 = 5,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,594x = 5,424 × 5,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,594x = 29,419,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,419,776/3,594 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,185.80
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