Finding the Third Proportional to 2,421 and 3,622
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,421 and 3,622 is: 5,418.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,421 : 3,622 = 3,622 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,421/3,622 = 3,622/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,421x = 3,622 × 3,622 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,421x = 13,118,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,118,884/2,421 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,418.79
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