Finding the Third Proportional to 2,212 and 4,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,212 and 4,808 is: 10,450.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,212 : 4,808 = 4,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,212/4,808 = 4,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,212x = 4,808 × 4,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,212x = 23,116,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,116,864/2,212 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,450.66
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