Finding the Third Proportional to 2,164 and 4,652
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,164 and 4,652 is: 10,000.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,164 : 4,652 = 4,652 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,164/4,652 = 4,652/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,164x = 4,652 × 4,652 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,164x = 21,641,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,641,104/2,164 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,000.51
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