Finding the Third Proportional to 2,126 and 4,616
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,126 and 4,616 is: 10,022.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,126 : 4,616 = 4,616 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,126/4,616 = 4,616/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,126x = 4,616 × 4,616 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,126x = 21,307,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,307,456/2,126 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,022.32
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