Finding the Third Proportional to 2,316 and 4,184
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,316 and 4,184 is: 7,558.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,316 : 4,184 = 4,184 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,316/4,184 = 4,184/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,316x = 4,184 × 4,184 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,316x = 17,505,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,505,856/2,316 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,558.66
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