Finding the Third Proportional to 2,124 and 4,608
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,124 and 4,608 is: 9,997.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,124 : 4,608 = 4,608 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,124/4,608 = 4,608/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,124x = 4,608 × 4,608 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,124x = 21,233,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,233,664/2,124 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,997.02
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