Finding the Third Proportional to 2,904 and 4,464
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,904 and 4,464 is: 6,862.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,904 : 4,464 = 4,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,904/4,464 = 4,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,904x = 4,464 × 4,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,904x = 19,927,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,927,296/2,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,862.02
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