Finding the Third Proportional to 2,028 and 4,680
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,028 and 4,680 is: 10,800
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,028 : 4,680 = 4,680 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,028/4,680 = 4,680/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,028x = 4,680 × 4,680 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,028x = 21,902,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,902,400/2,028 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,800
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