Finding the Third Proportional to 2,834 and 4,335
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,834 and 4,335 is: 6,630.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,834 : 4,335 = 4,335 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,834/4,335 = 4,335/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,834x = 4,335 × 4,335 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,834x = 18,792,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,792,225/2,834 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,630.99
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