Finding the Third Proportional to 2,020 and 4,632
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,020 and 4,632 is: 10,621.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,020 : 4,632 = 4,632 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,020/4,632 = 4,632/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,020x = 4,632 × 4,632 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,020x = 21,455,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,455,424/2,020 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,621.50
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