Finding the Third Proportional to 2,455 and 4,574
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,455 and 4,574 is: 8,521.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,455 : 4,574 = 4,574 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,455/4,574 = 4,574/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,455x = 4,574 × 4,574 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,455x = 20,921,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,921,476/2,455 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,521.99
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