Finding the Third Proportional to 2,036 and 3,066
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,036 and 3,066 is: 4,617.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,036 : 3,066 = 3,066 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,036/3,066 = 3,066/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,036x = 3,066 × 3,066 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,036x = 9,400,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,400,356/2,036 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,617.07
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