Finding the Third Proportional to 2,678 and 4,004
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,678 and 4,004 is: 5,986.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,678 : 4,004 = 4,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,678/4,004 = 4,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,678x = 4,004 × 4,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,678x = 16,032,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,032,016/2,678 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,986.56
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