Finding the Third Proportional to 2,992 and 4,488
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,992 and 4,488 is: 6,732
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,992 : 4,488 = 4,488 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,992/4,488 = 4,488/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,992x = 4,488 × 4,488 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,992x = 20,142,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,142,144/2,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,732
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