Finding the Third Proportional to 2,868 and 4,392
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,868 and 4,392 is: 6,725.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,868 : 4,392 = 4,392 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,868/4,392 = 4,392/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,868x = 4,392 × 4,392 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,868x = 19,289,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,289,664/2,868 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,725.82
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