Finding the Third Proportional to 2,436 and 3,654
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,436 and 3,654 is: 5,481
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,436 : 3,654 = 3,654 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,436/3,654 = 3,654/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,436x = 3,654 × 3,654 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,436x = 13,351,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,351,716/2,436 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,481
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