Finding the Third Proportional to 2,166 and 3,246
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,166 and 3,246 is: 4,864.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,166 : 3,246 = 3,246 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,166/3,246 = 3,246/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,166x = 3,246 × 3,246 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,166x = 10,536,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,536,516/2,166 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,864.50
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