Finding the Third Proportional to 2,010 and 4,374
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,010 and 4,374 is: 9,518.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,010 : 4,374 = 4,374 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,010/4,374 = 4,374/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,010x = 4,374 × 4,374 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,010x = 19,131,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,131,876/2,010 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,518.35
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