Finding the Third Proportional to 2,122 and 4,726
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,122 and 4,726 is: 10,525.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,122 : 4,726 = 4,726 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,122/4,726 = 4,726/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,122x = 4,726 × 4,726 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,122x = 22,335,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,335,076/2,122 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,525.48
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