Finding the Third Proportional to 2,232 and 4,848
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,232 and 4,848 is: 10,530.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,232 : 4,848 = 4,848 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,232/4,848 = 4,848/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,232x = 4,848 × 4,848 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,232x = 23,503,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,503,104/2,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,530.06
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