Finding the Third Proportional to 2,222 and 3,315
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,222 and 3,315 is: 4,945.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,222 : 3,315 = 3,315 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,222/3,315 = 3,315/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,222x = 3,315 × 3,315 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,222x = 10,989,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,989,225/2,222 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,945.65
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