Finding the Third Proportional to 2,381 and 4,762
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,381 and 4,762 is: 9,524
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,381 : 4,762 = 4,762 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,381/4,762 = 4,762/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,381x = 4,762 × 4,762 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,381x = 22,676,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,676,644/2,381 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,524
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