Finding the Third Proportional to 2,218 and 4,788
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,218 and 4,788 is: 10,335.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,218 : 4,788 = 4,788 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,218/4,788 = 4,788/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,218x = 4,788 × 4,788 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,218x = 22,924,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,924,944/2,218 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,335.86
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