Finding the Third Proportional to 2,206 and 4,836
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,206 and 4,836 is: 10,601.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,206 : 4,836 = 4,836 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,206/4,836 = 4,836/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,206x = 4,836 × 4,836 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,206x = 23,386,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,386,896/2,206 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,601.49
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