Finding the Third Proportional to 2,028 and 4,056
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,028 and 4,056 is: 8,112
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,028 : 4,056 = 4,056 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,028/4,056 = 4,056/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,028x = 4,056 × 4,056 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,028x = 16,451,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,451,136/2,028 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,112
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