Finding the Third Proportional to 2,042 and 4,387
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,042 and 4,387 is: 9,424.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,042 : 4,387 = 4,387 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,042/4,387 = 4,387/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,042x = 4,387 × 4,387 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,042x = 19,245,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,245,769/2,042 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,424.96
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