Finding the Third Proportional to 2,474 and 3,612
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,474 and 3,612 is: 5,273.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,474 : 3,612 = 3,612 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,474/3,612 = 3,612/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,474x = 3,612 × 3,612 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,474x = 13,046,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,046,544/2,474 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,273.46
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