Finding the Third Proportional to 2,116 and 2,437
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,116 and 2,437 is: 2,806.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,116 : 2,437 = 2,437 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,116/2,437 = 2,437/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,116x = 2,437 × 2,437 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,116x = 5,938,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,938,969/2,116 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,806.70
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