Finding the Third Proportional to 2,436 and 3,703
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,436 and 3,703 is: 5,628.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,436 : 3,703 = 3,703 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,436/3,703 = 3,703/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,436x = 3,703 × 3,703 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,436x = 13,712,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,712,209/2,436 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,628.99
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