Finding the Third Proportional to 2,468 and 3,840
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,468 and 3,840 is: 5,974.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,468 : 3,840 = 3,840 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,468/3,840 = 3,840/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,468x = 3,840 × 3,840 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,468x = 14,745,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,745,600/2,468 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,974.72
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