Finding the Third Proportional to 2,062 and 4,448
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,062 and 4,448 is: 9,594.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,062 : 4,448 = 4,448 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,062/4,448 = 4,448/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,062x = 4,448 × 4,448 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,062x = 19,784,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,784,704/2,062 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,594.91
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