Finding the Third Proportional to 2,816 and 4,224
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,816 and 4,224 is: 6,336
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,816 : 4,224 = 4,224 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,816/4,224 = 4,224/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,816x = 4,224 × 4,224 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,816x = 17,842,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,842,176/2,816 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,336
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