Finding the Third Proportional to 2,866 and 4,322
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,866 and 4,322 is: 6,517.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,866 : 4,322 = 4,322 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,866/4,322 = 4,322/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,866x = 4,322 × 4,322 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,866x = 18,679,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,679,684/2,866 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,517.68
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