Finding the Third Proportional to 2,068 and 3,396
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,068 and 3,396 is: 5,576.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,068 : 3,396 = 3,396 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,068/3,396 = 3,396/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,068x = 3,396 × 3,396 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,068x = 11,532,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,532,816/2,068 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,576.80
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