Finding the Third Proportional to 2,274 and 4,908
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,274 and 4,908 is: 10,592.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,274 : 4,908 = 4,908 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,274/4,908 = 4,908/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,274x = 4,908 × 4,908 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,274x = 24,088,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,088,464/2,274 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,592.99
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