Finding the Third Proportional to 4,082 and 8,843
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,082 and 8,843 is: 19,156.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,082 : 8,843 = 8,843 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,082/8,843 = 8,843/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,082x = 8,843 × 8,843 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,082x = 78,198,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 78,198,649/4,082 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,156.94
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