Finding the Third Proportional to 4,056 and 8,597
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,056 and 8,597 is: 18,221.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,056 : 8,597 = 8,597 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,056/8,597 = 8,597/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,056x = 8,597 × 8,597 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,056x = 73,908,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 73,908,409/4,056 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 18,221.99
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