Finding the Third Proportional to 2,222 and 3,245
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,222 and 3,245 is: 4,738.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,222 : 3,245 = 3,245 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,222/3,245 = 3,245/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,222x = 3,245 × 3,245 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,222x = 10,530,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,530,025/2,222 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,738.99
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