Finding the Third Proportional to 4,126 and 5,801
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,126 and 5,801 is: 8,155.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,126 : 5,801 = 5,801 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,126/5,801 = 5,801/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,126x = 5,801 × 5,801 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,126x = 33,651,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,651,601/4,126 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,155.99
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