Finding the Third Proportional to 2,026 and 3,040
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,026 and 3,040 is: 4,561.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,026 : 3,040 = 3,040 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,026/3,040 = 3,040/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,026x = 3,040 × 3,040 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,026x = 9,241,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,241,600/2,026 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,561.50
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