Finding the Third Proportional to 2,024 and 4,360
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,024 and 4,360 is: 9,392.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,024 : 4,360 = 4,360 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,024/4,360 = 4,360/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,024x = 4,360 × 4,360 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,024x = 19,009,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,009,600/2,024 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,392.09
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