Finding the Third Proportional to 2,904 and 6,072
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,904 and 6,072 is: 12,696
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,904 : 6,072 = 6,072 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,904/6,072 = 6,072/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,904x = 6,072 × 6,072 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,904x = 36,869,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,869,184/2,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,696
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