Finding the Third Proportional to 4,150 and 5,694
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,150 and 5,694 is: 7,812.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,150 : 5,694 = 5,694 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,150/5,694 = 5,694/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,150x = 5,694 × 5,694 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,150x = 32,421,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,421,636/4,150 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,812.44
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