Finding the Third Proportional to 4,128 and 6,201
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,128 and 6,201 is: 9,315.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,128 : 6,201 = 6,201 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,128/6,201 = 6,201/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,128x = 6,201 × 6,201 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,128x = 38,452,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,452,401/4,128 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,315.02
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