Finding the Third Proportional to 4,029 and 5,706
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,029 and 5,706 is: 8,081.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,029 : 5,706 = 5,706 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,029/5,706 = 5,706/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,029x = 5,706 × 5,706 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,029x = 32,558,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,558,436/4,029 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,081.02
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