Finding the Third Proportional to 2,272 and 3,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,272 and 3,344 is: 4,921.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,272 : 3,344 = 3,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,272/3,344 = 3,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,272x = 3,344 × 3,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,272x = 11,182,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,182,336/2,272 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,921.80
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