Finding the Third Proportional to 4,044 and 6,060
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,044 and 6,060 is: 9,081.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,044 : 6,060 = 6,060 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,044/6,060 = 6,060/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,044x = 6,060 × 6,060 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,044x = 36,723,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,723,600/4,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,081.01
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