Finding the Third Proportional to 2,424 and 3,636
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,424 and 3,636 is: 5,454
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,424 : 3,636 = 3,636 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,424/3,636 = 3,636/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,424x = 3,636 × 3,636 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,424x = 13,220,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,220,496/2,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,454
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