Finding the Third Proportional to 2,826 and 4,635
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,826 and 4,635 is: 7,601.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,826 : 4,635 = 4,635 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,826/4,635 = 4,635/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,826x = 4,635 × 4,635 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,826x = 21,483,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,483,225/2,826 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,601.99
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