Finding the Third Proportional to 4,113 and 8,802
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,113 and 8,802 is: 18,836.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,113 : 8,802 = 8,802 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,113/8,802 = 8,802/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,113x = 8,802 × 8,802 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,113x = 77,475,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 77,475,204/4,113 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 18,836.67
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