Finding the Third Proportional to 2,336 and 4,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,336 and 4,000 is: 6,849.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,336 : 4,000 = 4,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,336/4,000 = 4,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,336x = 4,000 × 4,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,336x = 16,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,000,000/2,336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,849.32
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