Finding the Third Proportional to 2,226 and 4,708
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,226 and 4,708 is: 9,957.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,226 : 4,708 = 4,708 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,226/4,708 = 4,708/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,226x = 4,708 × 4,708 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,226x = 22,165,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,165,264/2,226 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,957.44
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