Finding the Third Proportional to 2,320 and 3,354
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,320 and 3,354 is: 4,848.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,320 : 3,354 = 3,354 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,320/3,354 = 3,354/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,320x = 3,354 × 3,354 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,320x = 11,249,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,249,316/2,320 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,848.84
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