Finding the Third Proportional to 2,230 and 3,932
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,230 and 3,932 is: 6,933.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,230 : 3,932 = 3,932 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,230/3,932 = 3,932/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,230x = 3,932 × 3,932 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,230x = 15,460,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,460,624/2,230 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,933.02
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