Finding the Third Proportional to 2,484 and 4,494
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,484 and 4,494 is: 8,130.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,484 : 4,494 = 4,494 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,484/4,494 = 4,494/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,484x = 4,494 × 4,494 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,484x = 20,196,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,196,036/2,484 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,130.45
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