Finding the Third Proportional to 4,110 and 8,373
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,110 and 8,373 is: 17,057.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,110 : 8,373 = 8,373 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,110/8,373 = 8,373/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,110x = 8,373 × 8,373 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,110x = 70,107,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,107,129/4,110 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 17,057.70
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