Finding the Third Proportional to 2,966 and 4,535
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,966 and 4,535 is: 6,933.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,966 : 4,535 = 4,535 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,966/4,535 = 4,535/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,966x = 4,535 × 4,535 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,966x = 20,566,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,566,225/2,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,933.99
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