Finding the Third Proportional to 2,206 and 3,236
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,206 and 3,236 is: 4,746.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,206 : 3,236 = 3,236 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,206/3,236 = 3,236/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,206x = 3,236 × 3,236 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,206x = 10,471,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,471,696/2,206 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,746.92
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