Finding the Third Proportional to 4,068 and 6,102
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,068 and 6,102 is: 9,153
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,068 : 6,102 = 6,102 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,068/6,102 = 6,102/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,068x = 6,102 × 6,102 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,068x = 37,234,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,234,404/4,068 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,153
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