Finding the Third Proportional to 3,010 and 4,434
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,010 and 4,434 is: 6,531.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,010 : 4,434 = 4,434 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,010/4,434 = 4,434/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,010x = 4,434 × 4,434 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,010x = 19,660,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,660,356/3,010 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,531.68
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