Finding the Third Proportional to 2,762 and 4,143
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,762 and 4,143 is: 6,214.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,762 : 4,143 = 4,143 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,762/4,143 = 4,143/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,762x = 4,143 × 4,143 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,762x = 17,164,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,164,449/2,762 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,214.50
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