Finding the Third Proportional to 2,246 and 5,218
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,246 and 5,218 is: 12,122.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,246 : 5,218 = 5,218 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,246/5,218 = 5,218/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,246x = 5,218 × 5,218 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,246x = 27,227,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,227,524/2,246 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,122.67
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