Finding the Third Proportional to 2,055 and 4,422
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,055 and 4,422 is: 9,515.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,055 : 4,422 = 4,422 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,055/4,422 = 4,422/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,055x = 4,422 × 4,422 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,055x = 19,554,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,554,084/2,055 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,515.37
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