Finding the Third Proportional to 2,016 and 3,306
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,016 and 3,306 is: 5,421.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,016 : 3,306 = 3,306 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,016/3,306 = 3,306/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,016x = 3,306 × 3,306 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,016x = 10,929,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,929,636/2,016 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,421.45
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