Finding the Third Proportional to 2,464 and 3,396
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,464 and 3,396 is: 4,680.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,464 : 3,396 = 3,396 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,464/3,396 = 3,396/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,464x = 3,396 × 3,396 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,464x = 11,532,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,532,816/2,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,680.53
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