Finding the Third Proportional to 4,092 and 5,518
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,092 and 5,518 is: 7,440.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,092 : 5,518 = 5,518 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,092/5,518 = 5,518/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,092x = 5,518 × 5,518 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,092x = 30,448,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,448,324/4,092 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,440.94
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