Finding the Third Proportional to 1,977 and 4,326
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,977 and 4,326 is: 9,466.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,977 : 4,326 = 4,326 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,977/4,326 = 4,326/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,977x = 4,326 × 4,326 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,977x = 18,714,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,714,276/1,977 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,466.00
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