Finding the Third Proportional to 2,108 and 4,612
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,108 and 4,612 is: 10,090.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,108 : 4,612 = 4,612 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,108/4,612 = 4,612/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,108x = 4,612 × 4,612 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,108x = 21,270,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,270,544/2,108 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,090.39
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