Finding the Third Proportional to 2,062 and 4,444
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,062 and 4,444 is: 9,577.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,062 : 4,444 = 4,444 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,062/4,444 = 4,444/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,062x = 4,444 × 4,444 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,062x = 19,749,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,749,136/2,062 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,577.66
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