Finding the Third Proportional to 4,053 and 8,754
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,053 and 8,754 is: 18,907.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,053 : 8,754 = 8,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,053/8,754 = 8,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,053x = 8,754 × 8,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,053x = 76,632,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,632,516/4,053 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 18,907.60
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