Finding the Third Proportional to 2,271 and 4,866
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,271 and 4,866 is: 10,426.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,271 : 4,866 = 4,866 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,271/4,866 = 4,866/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,271x = 4,866 × 4,866 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,271x = 23,677,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,677,956/2,271 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,426.22
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