Finding the Third Proportional to 1,969 and 4,287
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,969 and 4,287 is: 9,333.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,969 : 4,287 = 4,287 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,969/4,287 = 4,287/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,969x = 4,287 × 4,287 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,969x = 18,378,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,378,369/1,969 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,333.86
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