Finding the Third Proportional to 2,084 and 3,028
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,084 and 3,028 is: 4,399.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,084 : 3,028 = 3,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,084/3,028 = 3,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,084x = 3,028 × 3,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,084x = 9,168,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,168,784/2,084 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,399.61
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