Finding the Third Proportional to 2,288 and 4,960
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,288 and 4,960 is: 10,752.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,288 : 4,960 = 4,960 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,288/4,960 = 4,960/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,288x = 4,960 × 4,960 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,288x = 24,601,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,601,600/2,288 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,752.45
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