Finding the Third Proportional to 1,973 and 4,209
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,973 and 4,209 is: 8,979.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,973 : 4,209 = 4,209 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,973/4,209 = 4,209/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,973x = 4,209 × 4,209 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,973x = 17,715,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,715,681/1,973 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,979.06
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