Finding the Third Proportional to 2,362 and 4,154
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,362 and 4,154 is: 7,305.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,362 : 4,154 = 4,154 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,362/4,154 = 4,154/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,362x = 4,154 × 4,154 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,362x = 17,255,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,255,716/2,362 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,305.55
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