Finding the Third Proportional to 2,340 and 4,999.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,340 and 4,999.50 is: 10,681.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,340 : 4,999.50 = 4,999.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,340/4,999.50 = 4,999.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,340x = 4,999.50 × 4,999.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,340x = 24,995,000.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,995,000.25/2,340 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,681.62
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