Finding the Third Proportional to 2,886 and 4,476
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,886 and 4,476 is: 6,941.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,886 : 4,476 = 4,476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,886/4,476 = 4,476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,886x = 4,476 × 4,476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,886x = 20,034,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,034,576/2,886 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,941.99
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