Finding the Third Proportional to 2,636 and 4,042
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,636 and 4,042 is: 6,197.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,636 : 4,042 = 4,042 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,636/4,042 = 4,042/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,636x = 4,042 × 4,042 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,636x = 16,337,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,337,764/2,636 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,197.94
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