Finding the Third Proportional to 4,131 and 8,742
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,131 and 8,742 is: 18,499.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,131 : 8,742 = 8,742 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,131/8,742 = 8,742/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,131x = 8,742 × 8,742 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,131x = 76,422,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,422,564/4,131 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 18,499.77
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