Finding the Third Proportional to 2,098 and 4,594
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,098 and 4,594 is: 10,059.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,098 : 4,594 = 4,594 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,098/4,594 = 4,594/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,098x = 4,594 × 4,594 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,098x = 21,104,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,104,836/2,098 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,059.50
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