Finding the Third Proportional to 2,211 and 4,716
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,211 and 4,716 is: 10,059.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,211 : 4,716 = 4,716 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,211/4,716 = 4,716/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,211x = 4,716 × 4,716 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,211x = 22,240,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,240,656/2,211 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,059.09
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